The process of submitting the tax returns This year it is proceeding at an impressive speed, as during the first 10 days of operating its online platform AADE (From March 17 to March 26) 518,420 statements had already been made, with an average of over 43,000 statements a day.
This rate shows the high response of taxpayers to the new, faster process. In addition, it is expected that by the end of April, 30% of the tax returns will already have been submitted, underlining the efficiency and dynamics of the renovated AADE system.
Statistics of submitted statements
From 518,420 statements made by March 26:
- 131.886 statements (25.44%) are debit, with the average tax that taxpayers are required to pay € 1,129.
- 128.931 statements (24.87%) are credit, with an average refund amount of EUR 339.
- 257.603 statements (49.69%) are zero, that is, no tax liability arises.
- Overall, about 8% of the total statements expected have already been submitted, with 75% not burdened with additional taxes, either because they are zero or because they are credit and entail a refund. This evidence proves that the majority of taxpayers will not be financially burdened by the annual tax process.
Significant changes and facilities for 2024
This year’s filing process is accompanied by significant changes and new facilities aimed at reducing bureaucracy and improving the experience of taxpayers.
1. Automatic statements
More than 1.5 million employees and retirees will find their tax return. Unless corrections are required, the statement will be finalized automatically on April 25, 2025. If modifications are required, they can be made by July 15, 2025, without sanctions.
2. Doses and discounts
The resulting tax can be paid in 8 monthly installments or one -off with discounts:
- 4% for a statement by April 30 2025
- 3% for a statement by June 15th 2025
- 2% for a statement until July 15 2025
The first installment is paid by July 31, 2025, with the remaining installments paid until the last business day of the following months.
3. Removal of a business fee
Freelancers will no longer pay a business fee, significantly reducing their tax burdens.
4. Removals for real estate
Owners who had empty real estate or provided for short -term lease are entitled to tax exemptions. The exemption applies to homes up to 120 sq.m. which remained vacant in 2022 and 2023 or were allocated for short -term leasing in 2023.
5. A joint statement of spouses
Spouses submit a joint tax return from the year of marriage. The newlyweds of 2024 will submit a joint statement, while those who were married in 2025 will submit separate statements for the tax year 2024.
6. Declarations of deceased
Heirs must digitally submit the statements of deceased until December 31, 2025.
7. Taxpayer updates
Taxpayers selected for automatic submission or have already submitted a statement will receive updates by e-mail and Myaade. The updates will relate to any changes in their details declared by third parties.
8. Express tax refunds
Income tax refunds will be made immediately for those who do not have arrears, while others will be automatically offset by pending debts.
The new tax environment
The acceleration of the process of filing, the automation of many stages and the promotion of e -government are aimed at improving the tax system. The new arrangements aim to facilitate taxpayers, reduce bureaucracy and providing more options for paying taxes.
This year’s tax filing period is characterized by a rapid and effective procedure, with 75% of the declarations being either zero or credit. This development seems to provide more predictability and less burden for the highest percentage of taxpayers, while enhancing the transition to a system with greater automation and transparency.