Norway Tax FAQs

Tax is probably the last thing on your mind when you're snowboarding the Norwegian slopes or swimming with the killer whales in Lofoten so at taxback.com we make it as stress-free as possible to get your Norwegian tax back fast.

Everyone who works in Norway pays a number of taxes on their earnings including income tax (inntektsskatt) and wealth tax (formuesskatt). Taxback.com can claim back part, or all of what you paid for you. Our average Norwegian tax refund is 3000-4000 kroner.

Get a FREE refund estimation today to see how much cash you could get back.

When can I get my tax back?

The tax year in Norway is from January 1st to December 31st.

For 2008 and current year Norwegian tax refunds: If you worked in Norway anytime during 2008, you can apply for your Norwegian tax refund now so download the forms and get the process underway today! If you are still working in Norway, keep clear records of your payment documents and tax deduction card as you will need them to prepare your tax return after the end of the tax year.

2007 and earlier Norway tax refunds: If you worked in Norway anytime prior 2008, your tax assessment has already been issued. If you did not receive your tax refund or if you need tax advice, download our tax forms and let us track your refund!

How much money will I get back?

Taxback.com will get you back as much overpaid Norwegian tax as is legally possible. That amount depends on factors like your earnings and how long you worked for.

The average refund we get for our Norwegian tax clients is 3000-4000 kroner – that's €380 - €500!

Get a FREE refund estimation today to see how much cash you could get back!

Do I have to file a tax return?

Yes. Everyone who works in Norway – even foreigners - are obliged by law to file a tax return. Your local Norwegian office will send your pre-completed tax return to you. If you have not received it yet or if you are unsure what deductions you can use, download the Norway TaxPack now and let us sort out your tax refund today – better late than never!

How long will it take to receive my Norwegian tax refund? Where's my refund?

As soon as we have it, you'll have it, because we contact you immediately when we receive your refund from the tax office to organise the easiest way to get it to you.

Norwegian tax assessments are issued either at the end of June (early assessment date) or mid-October (later assessment date) in the year following the tax year you worked in. Your personal tax assessment notice will be accompanied by your tax refund.

No refunds are issued before the tax assessment date.

How does taxback.com work?

Here's how our easy three-step service works:

1. Register online or get a FREE refund estimation and then download the TaxPack for Norwegian tax returns.


2. Send us your documents and signed forms and we'll let you know your estimated refund.


3. Chill out while your local taxation office processes your return and you get the maximum possible legal refund.

How do I know what's happening with my tax return?

We have our own taxback.com staff available to talk to you in 27 taxback.com offices in 20 different countries. Click here to find your local office number or use our Live Chat.

As soon as we have your refund we'll contact you to sort out the best way to get your money straight to you.

What are the advantages of using taxback.com?

Thousands of people choose our service because:

• We get you the maximum legal refund
• FREE refund estimations
• All our Norwegian tax returns are legal and compliant with Norway's tax laws.
• Document retrieval service
• 24-hour customer support and tax refund help
• Free phone, free fax, free post, free online tax help with our live chat!
• No language barriers - our services are available in: Bulgarian, Chinese, Chinese-Taiwanese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Ukrainian.
• Money sent worldwide and in your local currency. You can get your refund in: Australian Dollars, Brazilian Reals, Bulgarian Lev, Canadian Dollars, Czech Koruna, Euro, Hong Kong Dollar, Indonesian Rupiah, Japanese Yen, Latvian Lat, Lithuanian Litas, Moldovan Lei, New Zealand Dollars, Norwegian Krona, Pakistan Rupee, Peruvian Nuevo Soles, Philippine Peso, Polish Zloty, Romanian Lei, Russian Rubles, Singaporean Dollar, Slovak Koruna, South African Rands, South Korean Won, Swedish Krona, Thai Baht, Turkish Lira, UK Pounds, Ukrainian Hryvna, US Dollars.

How much will it cost?

First of all, our FREE Refund Estimation costs you nothing - just a few minutes to fill it out. We'll email your refund estimation straight to your personal email with no obligation to use our service.

When you send us your documents and signed forms, we'll evaluate your refund and what additional services you need such as document retrieval. Then we'll let you know how much it will cost to file your return for you.

For Norwegian tax returns we charge 15% + handling fee of the refund received, subject to a minimum fee of €75 + handling fee.

Why the minimum fee?

Our fee covers all the things that make filing your Norway tax return with us so easy such as:

• Customer support 24/7 by phone and Live Chat
• Free phone and free fax
• Local staff to meet you and guide you through the process in 18 offices worldwide
• Tax technicians
• Researchers to identify new legal developments to maximise your refunds

What is an RF-1015B/Certificate of Pay and Tax Deducted (Lønns-og trekkoppgave)?

To claim your Norwegian tax refund, we'll need your Certificate of Pay and Tax Deducted (Lønns-og trekkoppgave). This is also known as the RF – 1015B form. The RF-1015B is the official document you get from your employer outlining your earnings and amount of tax you paid. It is issued at the end of the tax year and you should receive it by the 20th of January.

What is a Personal Identity Number (Fødselsnummer)?

To claim your tax rebate from Norway, we'll need your Personal Identity Number or Fødselsnummer. Everyone who works in Norway must have an eleven-digit Personal Identity Number and we can't get your tax back without it. You'll find your Fødselsnummer on your RF-1015 form.

What is a Tax Deduction Card (Skattekort)?

The tax deduction card is issued by your local tax office in Norway. It outlines the amount of taxes that will be deducted from your income, depending on your personal circumstances. You should receive your new tax deduction card in December.

What is a Tax Assessment Notice (Skatteoppgjør)?

Your Tax Assessment Notice is the official tax form which summarizes your income for the tax year, as well as any taxes due or owed. The Skatteoppgjor should be issued by your local Norwegian Tax Office either in June or October of the year following the assessed tax year. If you haven't received your Tax Assessment Notice download our Norway Tax Forms to claim your Norway tax refund now.

My spouse was working in our home country while I was in Norway – can this affect my tax refund?

Yes! If while you were working in Norway your spouse was still earning in your home country, this can increase your Norwegian tax refund. When we file your tax return, we always look at ways to get you the maximum legal refund possible so make sure you send us a copy of your spouse's tax application in your home country to see what we can do for you.

Can I do it myself?

Every tax office in the world is set up to accept applications directly from taxpayers so yes, you can file your return yourself. The reality is though once you submit it, there's no updating process and no feedback until you get a yes or a no, which is frustrating and very worrying.

Preparing your Norwegian tax return will involve getting all the tax forms and trying to put all the information together properly – and it's not as easy as it looks.

The tax system in Norway is very complex and filing their own tax return is a challenge that many Norwegian citizens don't even attempt themselves.

At the end of the day ask yourself -
Would I wire my own house?
The reality is no, I wouldn't - I'd use an electrician.
It's a technical, professional piece of work, so I'd get a technical professional to do the job properly. I don't want to risk my house blowing up!

It's the same with tax. Our taxback.com customers rely on us as technical professionals to file their Norway returns and get their tax back. Our customers tell us they knew trying to file it themselves would lead to stress and a possible loss of money in refunds. They'd rather focus on their university courses, their day-job or, more importantly, on sightseeing.

Filing your return yourself won't make your house explode, but it can result in lots of stress and leave you out of pocket if you miss out on refunds you're owed.

It's easier for you to let us put our 11 years of experience filing tax returns to good use by doing all the work for you. It makes sense to use an expert.

Get a FREE refund estimation today to see how much cash you could get back!

I worked abroad in other countries - can you help me to claim refunds from these countries?

Absolutely! We've been organising tax refunds for people working all over the world since 1996. If you've worked in any of the following countries click on them to apply for your refund!

Australia tax refund	Austria tax refund	Belgium tax refund
Canada tax refund	Denmark tax refund	Germany tax refund
Gibraltar tax refund	Guernsey tax refund	Holland tax refund
Ireland tax refund	Japan tax refund	Luxembourg tax refund
New Zealand tax refund	UK tax refund	US tax refund

Our research team is constantly developing tax return services for new markets so if you've worked in a country not mentioned above, email our team on newtaxes@taxback.com to see what we can do for you.

What's the difference between filing my tax return and getting my tax refund?

We file your Norwegian tax return in order to organise your tax refund.

A tax return is the annual submission of tax forms documenting your earnings, taxes paid, deductable expenses and allowances that you send to the tax office for review. They review it according to the information submitted by your employer and the current laws that apply to your case.

If you get a tax refund, this means the tax office review found you had overpaid tax in Norway and were due some back.

Our estimate of your refund is based on our prediction of what the tax office will decide when they review your tax return - providing they have the same information as us.

Get a FREE refund estimation today to see how much cash you could get back!

Can you guarantee that I'll receive the refund amount you estimated for me?

No, but we do guarantee to get you the most money back that we legally can.

Our estimate is based on your documents and our experience in filing thousands of tax returns every week since 1996. Naturally, the tax authority in Norway has the final decision in your tax refund based on their systems and tax codes.

When our tax technicians prepare and file your return, they check for any allowances or benefits you could get and ensure we apply for the maximum rebate possible.