The Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) is preparing for an intensive period as the tax declaration season opens on March 17. According to SVT Gävleborg, 232,298 people in Gävleborg County need to file tax declarations this year, including 2,905 first-time filers. This year brings significant changes, including the discontinuation of Skatteverket's mobile app and new rules for interest deductions on unsecured loans.
For unsecured loans, known as 'blankolån,' taxpayers can now only deduct half of their interest costs, while mortgage loans remain unaffected with full deductions still available. Those who don't need to make changes to their declaration must approve it digitally by March 31 to receive tax refunds in April. The final deadline for complete filing is May 4.
one of the most common mistakes is filing on paper instead of using the digital service on Skatteverket's website
Anna Formgren, spokesperson for tax declarations in Gävleborg, noted that one of the most common mistakes is filing on paper instead of using the digital service on Skatteverket's website. Cryptocurrency income is another area where people often fail to declare or are uncertain how to report. The agency recommends using their chatbot 'Skatti' on their website for assistance and guidance during the declaration period.