Thousands of young people have started working over the past month and may have earned their first salary. However, keeping track of all the details of working life is not entirely obvious, not even when it comes to taxes.
The decisive amount is 25,042 kronor. If you earn less than that, you do not have to pay any tax. However, it is important to remember to submit the Swedish Tax Agency's certificate to your employer. This is because the employer is required by law to deduct tax from your salary. Ideally, the certificate should have been submitted to the employer before you start your summer job.
The critical time is when the salary is paid, when the employer is obliged to deduct tax according to the tax regulations that apply and then you cannot say, "please, don't deduct anything, I'll come in with the certificate later," says Johan Schauman, tax declaration expert at the Swedish Tax Agency.
All year round
What many people don't think about is that the sum of just over 25,000 SEK is not just what you earn during the summer, but in total for the whole of 2026. All earned income should also be included, such as holiday pay and the benefit value for free meals.
This certificate is something you can do yourself and it's very quick. If you get it on the same day your salary is due, you can fill it out and hand it in to your employer, points out Johan Schauman.
If too much tax is deducted, you will receive it back together with your final tax notice, but not until 2027.
Can adjust
For those earning over SEK 25,042, there is also the option to adjust. However, Johan Schauman points out that it is also important to do this as quickly as possible at the Swedish Tax Agency in order to receive the decision on time.
If you want, you can ask your employer to wait to pay your salary until you have received your decision. It depends a bit on how eager you are to get all the money now, says Johan Schauman.
Another tip is to get an e-ID if you don't already have one. Those who have one can register an account with the Swedish Tax Agency to be able to get the money back faster and file tax returns digitally.
Then you will receive your tax return earlier, you can more easily look at what is pre-filled, and when the tax return service opens, you can declare immediately.
