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Skatteverket website down on first tax declaration day

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Key Points
  • Skatteverket's website had technical problems on the first tax declaration day.
  • The issues reportedly started shortly before 07:00 due to high user traffic.
  • Extra staff have been deployed, but a resolution timeline is uncertain.

The Swedish Tax Agency's website experienced technical problems on the first day of tax declaration. The issues reportedly began shortly before 07:00, making it difficult for users to log in. According to a press secretary, the problems were caused by high traffic as many people tried to access the site simultaneously.

The agency has reportedly deployed extra staff to address the situation, but it is unclear when the issues will be fully resolved.

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