This year’s tax filing process is evolving, as within the first 10 days of operating its electronic platform AADE (From March 17 to March 26) 518,420 statements had already been made, at a rate of over 43,000 statements a day.

This number is impressive, showing the high degree of adjustment of the taxpayer In the new, faster process.

At the same time, it is estimated that 30% of the statements will have been submitted by the end of April, which demonstrates the dynamics and effectiveness of the new submission 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 by 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.