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Tax return

When you work in Norway, you'll receive a tax return - what is this and what do you have to do with it?

What is a tax return?

If you work in Norway or on the Norwegian continental shelf, you will receive a pre-completed tax return from the Norwegian Tax Administration in March or April.
Is anything missing or wrong in your tax return?

You are responsible for checking the information and correcting any errors or missing information.
Video for foreign workers in several languages

The Norwegian Tax Administration has made a video primarily aimed at foreign workers with more information about Norwegian taxes and the tax return. This video is available in English, Polish, Lithuanian, Romanian and Russian.
Deductions

Here is an overview of the most commonly used deductions which you may be entitled to as a foreign employee in Norway.
What are you liable to pay tax on in Norway?

In Norway, you'll normally be liable to pay tax on all your income and wealth that you've had in Norway and abroad.
Income abroad

When you are a tax resident in Norway, you'll be liable to pay tax in Norway on all income that you have earned abroad.
Debt and interest on debt abroad

When you are a tax resident in Norway, you'll be entitled to a deduction for debts you have abroad.
Do you have wealth abroad?

When you are a tax resident in Norway, you'll also be liable to pay tax on all wealth that you have abroad.
Property abroad

When you are a tax resident in Norway, you'll generally be liable to pay tax in Norway on gains you have made on the sale of real property, rental income and the tax value of your property abroad.
Tax liability for foreign employees with a foreign employer

Tax treaties between Norway and other countries may limit your obligation to pay tax in Norway.
Are you exempt from the requirement to pay national insurance contributions in Norway?

If you don't think you should pay national insurance contributions in Norway, you must send an application to NAV.
Important items in your tax return

Here is an overview of the most relevant items in the tax return for foreign employees.
See the information your employer has reported about you

Here you can order an overview of the information reported about you.

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