Background & Purpose

Every year, Members of Parliament propose changes to various laws, including tax rules, to address perceived needs or improve the system for citizens.

Proposals & Debate

During the general motion period in 2023, 120 proposals were submitted by MPs concerning income tax. These suggestions included changes to the job tax credit, tax reductions for sickness and activity benefits, and the ROT/RUT deductions for home services.

The Decision

The Swedish Parliament decided to keep the current income tax rules. This means all 120 proposals for changes were turned down.

Does this affect you?

  • Employees: Their job tax credit will remain unchanged, affecting their net income.
  • Individuals receiving sickness or activity benefits: Their specific tax reductions will continue as before, with no alterations.
  • Homeowners and tenants: They can still use ROT/RUT deductions for home services under the existing rules.
  • All taxpayers in Sweden: Their overall income tax rules will remain stable, with no new changes from these proposals.

In Practice

  • Current income tax rates for all citizens will remain exactly as they are.
  • The job tax credit, which reduces tax for those who work, will continue without any changes.
  • Tax reductions for individuals receiving sickness or activity benefits will not be altered.
  • The rules for ROT and RUT deductions, used for home renovation and household services, will stay the same.