The amount of tax increased by 188 million euros, confirmed AADE to taxpayers compared to the previous year. According to financial staffthis increase is the result of a reduction in unemployment, but also of its better course. Greek economy. Respectively, tax refund decreased by 33 million euros compared to the previous year.

In total, 6,299,973 taxpayers filed the declaration against 6,386,268 taxpayers a year earlier. The tax that debit-settled taxpayers have to pay this year is €2.970 billion, up from €2.782 billion in 2021. Clearing declarations also shows that more than 3 million taxpayers have declared income from real estate to the tax office, while 1.5 million citizens from entrepreneurial activities.

64.86% of taxpayers did not pay additional tax to the Greek state or received a tax refund, and 35.14% are required to pay tax. As a result of processing applications, it turns out the following:

35.14% is debit, with an average tax of 2.97 billion euros or 1,321 euros. The tax can be paid either once with a 3% discount, or in installments up to 8 months. It is noted that those who filed a declaration in August paid a double fee yesterday (for July and August).

Loans make up 13.3%, while the amount of tax refund reaches 363 million euros, or 426 euros on average for each.

The amount certified by AADE increased by 188 million compared to last year.

51.56% are equal to zero, i.e. There is no tax on payment or return.

It is noted that the legislation provides for the possibility for taxpayers to use the permanent mechanism of the Ministry of Finance to return the tax due to them. In particular, income tax for this year can be refunded:

– Fixed setting. It offers up to 24 installments, which, however, earn interest. The interest rate reaches 4.5% for 12 installments and over 6% for 24 installments. In order to be included in the arrangement, no part of the settlement debt must be past due.

– Payment by card. Taxpayers who decide to pay the entire amount at one time by card before the end of August will receive a 3% discount and payment in 12 interest-free installments.

– Payment in 8 installments. The second part of the income tax was already paid yesterday. The last installment must be paid at the end of February.