Tax returns and tax assessments for someone who has died: Get an overview of the deceased’s finances
When considering whether you should assume responsibility for a decedent's estate, you must first get an overview of the deceased’s wealth and debt. The tax return only provides information about the wealth and debt that’s been reported to the Tax Administration.
How to order
You can view your late spouse’s tax return and tax assessment notice online on «My tax». There you can also print the documents.
You can order a paper printout
If you do not have online access, you can call us to get the tax return by post.
You can also send us a written request to get the tax return on paper:
Skatteetaten
Postboks 9200 Grønland
0134 Oslo
If you’re the deceased person’s registered partner, cohabiting partner with shared children, child or a descendant*, you can order the deceased person’s tax return and tax assessment notice. You do not have to send us any documentation to do this.
*Definition of a descendant: The deceased person’s children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, etc.
Order the deceased person’s tax return and tax assessment
You can also send us a written request to get the tax return on paper:
Skatteetaten
Postboks 9200 Grønland
0134 Oslo
Norway
After you have chosen the type of division, the contact person for the estate gets access to view the deceased person’s tax return, tax assessment and tax deduction card when they become ready. On My tax, the contact person can read and print the documents.
If you need access to the deceased person’s tax return and tax assessment notice, you must contact the district court to obtain a power of attorney. The local district court where the deceased lived can give you such a power of attorney.
Once you have received a power of attorney, you can order a printout of the tax return and tax assessment notice:
Order a printout of the tax return and tax assessment notice
Remember to attach the power of attorney from the district court.
You can also send us a written request to get the tax return on paper:
Skatteetaten
Postboks 9200 Grønland
0134 Oslo
Norway
After you have chosen the type of division, the contact person for the estate gets access to view the deceased person’s tax return, tax assessment and tax deduction card when they become ready. On My tax, the contact person can read and print the documents.
Nav collects the tax information itself to process funeral grants. You do not need to contact us to receive tax information.
Anyone who has a right of access to documents or other information regarding the deceased person has a right to be assisted or represented by a representative. Representatives can be private individuals, funeral homes, lawyers, etc.
Everyone except lawyers must provide a power of attorney.
Submit your request with the necessary information via our contact form.
You can also send us a written request to get the tax return on paper:
Skatteetaten
Postboks 9200 Grønland
0134 Oslo
Norway
When you’ve decided to assume responsibility for the estate of a deceased person
When you have an overview of the deceased person’s finances and have decided whether to assume responsibility for the estate, you must notify the district court of your chosen form of probate.
Read more about what to do when you assume responsibility for the decedent's estate.
Once the form of probate has been chosen, and you’ve received either a probate certificate or certificate of undivided possession of the estate, you’ll get access to the deceased person’s tax return and tax assessment – provided you’ve taken on responsibility for their debts. The documents are available at My tax.