Background & Purpose

Each year, the Swedish Parliament decides on the state budget to ensure that government agencies have the necessary funds to carry out their important tasks for the public.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed allocating a total of 16.8 billion SEK for the 'Tax, Customs, and Enforcement' area, distributing funds among key agencies like the Swedish Tax Agency, Swedish Customs, and the Swedish Enforcement Authority. This also included a specific compensation for people born in 1957. Opposition parties, however, put forward their own alternative budget suggestions.

The Decision

The Swedish Parliament approved the government's plan for how money will be distributed within the 'Tax, Customs, and Enforcement' area for 2024, turning down all alternative suggestions from the opposition.

Does this affect you?

  • Swedish Tax Agency: Receives 8.6 billion SEK to manage taxes and population registration.
  • Swedish Customs: Receives 2.9 billion SEK to control goods entering and leaving Sweden.
  • Individuals born in 1957: Will receive compensation totaling 3.2 billion SEK due to a specific tax situation.
  • Swedish Enforcement Authority: Receives 2.2 billion SEK to help collect debts and enforce decisions.

In Practice

  • The Swedish Tax Agency will receive approximately 8.6 billion SEK to fund its operations.
  • Swedish Customs will be allocated about 2.9 billion SEK for its work at borders and with trade.
  • The Swedish Enforcement Authority will get around 2.2 billion SEK for debt collection and enforcement.
  • Individuals born in 1957 will collectively receive 3.2 billion SEK as compensation for a tax reduction they did not receive.
  • The budget for these areas is now fixed and will apply throughout the entire year of 2024.