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Going to or leaving Sweden
Local information | Details |
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Tax authority |
The Swedish Tax Agency |
Website |
|
Tax year |
1 January to 31 December |
Tax return due date |
2 May |
Is joint filing possible |
No |
Are tax return extensions possible |
Yes |
Local information |
Tax authority |
---|---|
Details |
The Swedish Tax Agency |
Local information |
Website |
Details | |
Local information |
Tax year |
Details |
1 January to 31 December |
Local information |
Tax return due date |
Details |
2 May |
Local information |
Is joint filing possible |
Details |
No |
Local information |
Are tax return extensions possible |
Details |
Yes |
2020 income tax rates
Taxable income band SEK | National income tax rates |
---|---|
0 to 523,200 |
0% |
523,201+ |
20% |
Taxable income band SEK |
0 to 523,200 |
---|---|
National income tax rates |
0% |
Taxable income band SEK |
523,201+ |
National income tax rates |
20% |
Local taxes are levied on employment income at rates ranging from 29% to 36%.
A basic deduction is allowed for both local and state purposes. For 2020, the amount of the basic local and state deduction ranges from a minimum of SEK 13,900 to a maximum of SEK 36,500. However, this doesn't imply that all income in excess of SEK 13,900 is taxed because no tax is payable if total income doesn't exceed SEK 20,000 (for 2020). Accordingly, up to this level of income, the personal deduction doesn't apply. Beyond an income level of SEK 20,000, the personal deduction supersedes the exemption rule. The personal deduction is subject to proration if people are part-year residents.
Non-residents who perform work in Sweden are taxed at a flat rate of 25%, and no deductions are allowed. This tax is imposed as a final withholding tax. Non-resident entertainers and artists are subject to reduced tax at a flat rate of 15%. A special application form needs to be filed with the Swedish tax agency in order to get a decision for the non-resident taxation.
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