{"id":16975,"date":"2025-07-19T21:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T19:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kliently.se\/?post_type=nyheter&p=16975"},"modified":"2025-07-20T13:21:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T11:21:05","slug":"4-ways-to-file-tax-return-digitally-for-a-deceased-persons-estate","status":"publish","type":"nyheter","link":"https:\/\/kliently.se\/en\/news\/4-ways-to-file-tax-return-digitally-for-a-deceased-persons-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways to file tax return digitally for a deceased person\u2019s estate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When a loved one passes away in Sweden, you’re required to file a tax return for the estate<\/a> for that tax year. You can file the tax return digitally through the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). It\u2019s important to do this on time and understand how it may affect any potential tax refund or remaining tax debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

File a tax return digitally using the e-service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Swedish Tax Agency\u2019s e-service gives you the most flexibility to change and adjust the estate\u2019s tax return. Normally, you’ll receive login codes that let you access the return. If you haven’t received any codes, you can instead apply to represent the estate. This will give you access to the tax return, as well as to make amendments and approve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can apply to represent the estate directly on the Swedish Tax Agency’s website<\/a>. Once your application is approved, you can log in using your BankID to access the return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

File using the Swedish Tax Agency’s app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can also file using the Swedish Tax Agency’s app. Log in using your BankID or the estate\u2019s login codes. The app is available for both Android and iOS and is a good option if the tax return is simple and no significant changes are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the estate\u2019s tax return is more complex, or if you need to make changes, it\u2019s better to use the e-service instead of the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

File tax return digitally via SMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you aren’t making any changes to the return, you can file it by sending an SMS with the estate\u2019s personal identity number or estate ID and the signature code to\u00a071144. You\u2019ll receive a confirmation within about 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be able to file the tax return via SMS, you’ll need to have a Swedish mobile subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

File by phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can also call the Swedish Tax Agency\u2019s phone line to approve the tax return. This method only allows approval\u2014you cannot make changes to the tax return. After confirming the return, an automated voice message will play to confirm it’s been submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tax refund or remaining tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once the tax return is submitted, the estate will receive a final tax statement (slutskattebesked). It will state whether there’s a tax refund or if the estate needs to pay more tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tax refund<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If there’s a refund, it’ll be paid to the bank account registered with the Swedish Tax Agency. If no account is registered, a payment slip will be sent to the estate\u2019s address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can’t register a private bank account belonging to one of the parties to the estate. If the estate has already been assigned an\u00a0estate number\u00a0(d\u00f6dsbonummer), it\u2019s no longer possible to register a bank account. However, in some cases, the Swedish Tax Agency can pay the refund to an active account in the estate\u2019s name, but that requires a\u00a0bank certificate\u00a0and a\u00a0written request signed by all heirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residual tax<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If the estate owes tax after filing the return, you have to use the estate\u2019s assets to pay it. You can’t divide the estate\u2019s assets among the parties of the estate until the residual tax is paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there aren’t any assets to pay the residual tax, the parties of the estate typically\u00a0don\u2019t have to pay out of pocket. Instead, the tax debt is transferred to the Swedish Enforcement Authority (Kronofogden), and may be written off after five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important to remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n