Tax

Filing your tax return, in English

Updated July 2026Reviewed July 2026
The short versionYou file your Danish tax return (arsopgorelse) online through SKAT's TastSelv system. Much of it is pre-filled. The self-service portal has an English option, and the annual statement is usually ready in March.

The arsopgorelse

Denmark largely pre-fills your tax. Each March, SKAT produces your arsopgorelse (annual statement) from data reported by employers, banks and others. You log in to TastSelv on skat.dk with MitID to check it, correct anything, and add deductions the system does not know about (like commuter deductions).

Doing it in English

The TastSelv self-service portal offers an English interface, look for the language toggle after logging in. Not every sub-page is fully translated, but the main flow is navigable in English. SKAT also has English-language guides and a phone line for internationals.

Deadlines and refunds

The statement is usually available in March; if you need to make corrections the deadline is typically 1 May. Overpaid tax is refunded to your NemKonto, underpaid tax must be settled. If your affairs are simple and pre-filled, you may not need to do anything. See the annual tax return guide for detail.

Common questions

How do I file my tax return in Denmark?

Online via SKAT's TastSelv system on skat.dk, using MitID; much of it is pre-filled in your annual arsopgorelse.

Can I do my Danish tax return in English?

Yes, the TastSelv portal has an English interface, though not every sub-page is fully translated.

When is the Danish tax return due?

The statement appears in March; corrections are usually due by 1 May.