Learn about Swedish taxes
Ordinary income tax in Sweden consists of municipal and national tax, and the tax rate is determined according to your income level.
When you work in Sweden, you pay Swedish tax on your salary. As a daily commuter, you are usually taxed according to the SINK tax scheme, but you can choose to be taxed according to the standard Swedish income tax rules. If you do not already have a Swedish personal identity number, you will also need a coordination number, which you can apply for at the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket).
When you live in Denmark and commute to a job in Sweden, you pay tax in Sweden. The most common is to pay 25 percent SINK tax (special income tax). In some cases, you are also charged additional tax in Denmark.
If you commute from Denmark to your workplace in Sweden, you have limited tax liability and you may be taxed at the so-called SINK tax (special income tax for non-residents), which is 25 percent.
If you are a foreign person recruited to work with particularly qualified tasks in Sweden, you can be covered by the so-called expert tax.
If you work in Sweden but live in Denmark and work remotely, your tax situation can be affected.
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