Over 500,000 Danes have already checked their tax assessment

More than half a million Danes have accessed their annual tax assessment since the early preview opened on Thursday, according to a report by Danish broadcaster DR.

The Danish Tax Agency (Skattestyrelsen) confirmed that over 500,000 taxpayers logged in to check whether they would receive a refund or face an additional tax bill. Ulrik Junge, deputy director at the agency, told DR News that the system had functioned smoothly overnight but encountered issues with the national digital ID system, MitID, on Friday morning.

“MitID has faced challenges, and we are looking into it,” Junge said. The Danish Agency for Digitisation told news agency Ritzau that there is currently no estimated time for when the system will be restored, leaving many taxpayers unable to log in.

Most taxpayers are expected to receive refunds, according to the deputy director. “I assume that four out of five will see a positive figure, meaning they will get money back, while the rest will have a negative balance and owe additional tax,” Junge stated.

He advised taxpayers to review the underlying data in their assessment to ensure accuracy, particularly regarding deductions. “Check whether the information supporting your refund or tax due is correct—whether any deductions, such as travel, service, or home improvement expenses, are missing,” he said. Errors in these areas could alter the final amount by thousands of kroner.

The Tax Agency’s website offers guides to help taxpayers claim the correct deductions. Junge also recommended reviewing preliminary tax assessments for potential adjustments.

The official opening for tax assessments is scheduled for Monday, though early access has been available since Thursday.