Tax Refund in Denmark (2025)
Overpaid tax? Here’s when refunds are paid, how to check your annual statement at skat.dk, update details, and get your money quickly — including tips for students, expats, and people leaving Denmark.
Overview: who gets a refund?
✅ Overpaid during the year
Common reasons: changed salary, too much withholding, new deductions, or double-taxation adjustments.
🎓 Students & short-term workers
International students and seasonal workers often get refunds. Always check your annual statement.
✈️ Leaving Denmark
You may be due money in your exit year. Keep access to e-Boks and update your NemKonto.
🏦 Paid to NemKonto
Refunds go to your registered NemKonto (can be a foreign IBAN).
When are tax refunds paid?
Annual statement
Årsopgørelse for 2024 is available from 10 March 2025 at skat.dk. Many refunds pay out in March–April.
If you edit/submit later
After you correct and approve your return, payouts typically arrive within ~1 week.
After leaving DK
File your final (exit) return; processing can take 4–8 weeks depending on checks.
How to get your refund
Log in
Use MitID (or international login) at skat.dk to open your årsopgørelse.
Check & update
Verify income, deductions (commuting, pension, interest, union dues), and address. Add missing info.
Register NemKonto
Make sure your payout account is set at nemkonto.dk (foreign IBAN allowed).
Step-by-step: claim your tax refund
Open årsopgørelse
From 10 March, review your pre-filled statement at skat.dk.
Correct details
Enter missing income and deductions (travel/commuting, courses, loan interest, etc.).
Approve
Submit/approve online. If a refund is due, you’ll see the amount to be paid out.
Payment
Money is sent to your NemKonto, usually within a week after approval.
After you get your refund
Keep records
Save statements, receipts, and e-Boks letters for 5 years.
e-Boks access
Keep e-Boks when abroad; update NemKonto for future payouts.
Need help?
SKAT support is available via skat.dk (English pages available).
Useful resources (official)
skat.dk
NemKonto
Help in English
Related on exploringdenmark
Leaving Denmark & taxes
Deregister (udrejse)
CPR & NemKonto
Address change
Frequently Asked Questions
🌍 Can refunds go to a foreign account?
Yes — register a foreign IBAN as your NemKonto at nemkonto.dk.
⏱️ How long does it take?
Often within ~1 week after your return is approved; March–April for most automatic payouts.
🧾 Do I need to do anything if the data is correct?
Just approve your statement — the refund pays automatically.
⚠️ Why was my refund reduced?
Outstanding public debts are deducted automatically; SKAT may also adjust after checks.
🎓 International student here — likely refund?
Often yes on low income. Add relevant deductions (e.g., commuting).
🏦 Didn’t receive the money?
Confirm NemKonto details and contact SKAT via skat.dk if nothing arrives.
📉 Common deductions?
Commuting, union dues, pension, loan interest, certain study/work costs (rules apply).
🧑⚖️ Disagree with SKAT?
Appeal with documentation as described in your årsopgørelse; support is available in English.