Final Income Tax Return

Report your annual income and settle income tax with the tax office. Required if you have income not fully taxed at source (side income, multiple employers, business income, etc.).

1 min readChecked against official sources 2026-06-14

Report your annual income and settle income tax with the tax office. Required if you have income not fully taxed at source (side income, multiple employers, business income, etc.).

Where: National Tax Agency (your local tax office) · When: File for the previous year between Feb 16 and Mar 15. Refund returns can be filed earlier.

Steps

1Collect your income records (withholding slips, receipts) and deduction documents.
2Prepare the return using the NTA online return-preparation corner or paper forms.
3Submit via e-Tax, by post, or at the tax office, then pay or receive any refund.

What to bring

My Number (card or notification) and ID
Withholding slips and records of all income
Deduction documents (insurance, medical, dependents, etc.)
Bank account for any refund

Official sources

National Tax Agency - Income tax final return (opens in a new tab)

The treatment of foreign / overseas income, residency status, and tax treaties can be complex.

Information, not advice

This guide is general information only — not legal, administrative, tax or other professional advice, and not a filing service. Rules and procedures can change; always confirm with the official window or website. For your specific situation, consult a licensed professional or contact the relevant government office directly.

For your own figures, consult a licensed 税理士 (tax accountant) or the National Tax Agency.

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Final Income Tax Return

Report your annual income and settle income tax with the tax office. Required if you have income not fully taxed at source (side income, multiple employers, business income, etc.).

1 min readChecked against official sources 2026-06-14

Report your annual income and settle income tax with the tax office. Required if you have income not fully taxed at source (side income, multiple employers, business income, etc.).

Where: National Tax Agency (your local tax office) · When: File for the previous year between Feb 16 and Mar 15. Refund returns can be filed earlier.

Steps

1Collect your income records (withholding slips, receipts) and deduction documents.
2Prepare the return using the NTA online return-preparation corner or paper forms.
3Submit via e-Tax, by post, or at the tax office, then pay or receive any refund.

What to bring

My Number (card or notification) and ID
Withholding slips and records of all income
Deduction documents (insurance, medical, dependents, etc.)
Bank account for any refund

Official sources

National Tax Agency - Income tax final return (opens in a new tab)

The treatment of foreign / overseas income, residency status, and tax treaties can be complex.

Information, not advice

For your own figures, consult a licensed 税理士 (tax accountant) or the National Tax Agency.

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City hall & paperwork1 min read