This year, a total of SEK 34 million is being paid out to Swedish taxpayers. As you know, those who declared before May 2 and had it approved can get their money out April 9-12 or June 4-7, depending on when the declaration was completed and approved.
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Whether you choose to spend or save the money is up to each individual. Länsförsäkringar has taken the measure of the Swedish people to see how many bid for their new money.
Tax refund 2024: Most people want to save
The survey shows that most people actually want to put away the money that comes with the refund, but that it is not always possible. According to Stefan Westerberg who is a private economist at Länsförsäkringar, it depends on how good the household’s finances are.
– Many have lived through a difficult period and if the buffer is in place, it can be nice to treat yourself to something fun, such as a trip or something extra for the family. At the same time, there are many who are likely to spend the money on household expenses, which remain at high levels, says Westerberg, in a press release.
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The survey shows that the group where the most said that they should save the money from the declaration are people who state that they have very good finances.
In an interview with TV4 Nyhetsmorgon, Westerberg gives tips on what he thinks you should do when you get your tax back.
– To the extent that you have taken away your savings, it is reasonable to top it up again. Then if you have taken out, for example, a private loan, it is good if you try to pay it back as soon as possible. We have seen that many have ended up with the Kronofogden with quite small amounts actually, he says the channel.
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The Swedes do that with the tax refund in 2024
1. Save – 39 percent
2. Put in the holiday fund – 17 percent
3. Treat me/the family to something extra – 13 percent
4. I don’t usually get a tax refund – 9 percent
5. Other – 5 percent
6. Don’t know – 4 percent
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