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Questions tagged [sweden]

to be used for any question that is specific to or only relevant within Sweden

to be used for any question that is specific to or only relevant within Sweden

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What can I do when a vendor will only refund to the same card I used if I have cancelled that card?

I paid for a conference with a credit card (about 10 months in advance before the event). The amount was taken from my card in a few weeks. About 3 months later, I cancelled this credit card as I changed credit card companies (unrelated event). But…
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Job offer in Sweden: Confused about the salary breakdown

I have received a job offer in Stockholm for a Software Engineering position and have had a verbal discussion about the same. What I have been informed is that I will receive 31000 krona (after tax) as my monthly salary. However, the catch is I will…
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Is it allowed to use someone else's credit cards if you have permission from them?

My partner is always telling me to use this or that card of his when I need to go out shopping. He's the only one of the two of us with a credit card. I get a bit paranoid that the people in the shop will realise I am probably not called "Peter"…
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Is $3,7 USD for 340 grams/11.9 oz of "creamy" Skippy-brand peanut butter expensive from an American's perspective?

Right now, in Sweden, a small-feeling 340 g (which is apparently 11.9 oz) jar of "Skippy creamy peanut butter" is, translated to current USD value, $3.7 USD. I think it has been around this price for a long time, and it's an expected standard price…
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Could I have delayed my tax payments to Sweden in order to earn interest on the money in the meantime?

I work in Norway and commute across the border to my residence in Sweden. Since the municipalities in which I live and work border each other, I pay tax to Sweden. I declared my likely yearly income to the Swedish Tax Authority, and they calculated…
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I work in both Sweden and Australia - should I declare Australian based income overseas?

I am an Australian citizen working in both Sweden and Australia. I have been in Sweden for just over 3 years, my partner is Swedish. I travel to Australia regularly, at least twice a year, where I also work. The majority of the time I am in Sweden,…
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How do I purchase stocks at a US IPO from overseas and as non-US citizen?

Can I still contact US brokers directly? I think you need to be a US resident to create an etrade.com account, right?
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How to save for pension in Switzerland when moving around?

I am a 28 year old Swedish citizen living in Switzerland as a PhD student. It is possible that I will move internationally one or more times before settling down. I will stay for at least 3 years, possibly longer. It is also possible that I will…
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Hired by company abroad

Can I work directly for a company abroad (Sweden) in the United States if they do not have a U.S. entity and I'm a U.S. citizen? Or should I set up an LLC and function as a consulting business?
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Question About Tax Situation While Living Abroad - Need Advice

I have a somewhat unique situation, and I'm not sure how to handle. I moved to Sweden with my girlfriend late 2015 because she obtained a job in Sweden. I was able to come along and establish Swedish residency as a "sambo" which means that I was…
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What does "22/30" mean when talking taxes and selling an apartment?

I really tried to think through this and search before asking. I hate having to ask questions. On this webpage, on the Swedish IRS' website. It says: Om du säljer en privatbostadsrätt med vinst ska 22/30 av vinsten beskattas. En förlust får dras av…
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In the EU, do Deposit guarantee schemes protect forex accounts?

I am mainly concerned with EU regulations, but I assume others would have some interests relating to the situation in the US. Are retail forex trading accounts like those offered by FXCM or GAIN Capital (forex.com) protected by deposit guarantee…
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How to properly calculate tax in Sweden?

I am trying to understand how to properly calculate income tax in Sweden. Assuming a gross monthly income of 40.000 SEK and a municipality tax of 32.4% suggest tax of 12.960SEK. Is it reasonable to assume that the net payment will be 40.000 - 12.960…
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Do I declare money earned outside Sweden?

I am presently resident in Sweden, but I am not Swedish. However, I do all my work outside the country for a foreign company and leave my money outside, only bringing in what I need. I am tax registered in South Africa. What are my tax…
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How to decide if I should take my money with me or leave it invested in my home country?

I live in Brazil and next week I'm gonna move to Sweden. I'll stay there for the next two years with a scholarship that covers all my living expenses. I have some money here (in BRL) that I won't need in these next two years and now I'm trying to…
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