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Which income will be taxed in Slovakia?

• Resident in Slovakia? (living there for min. 183 consecutive days over 12 months) You must pay tax on your worldwide income there.
  
  
• Not resident in Slovakia? You only pay tax on income earned there.
  
  
• Income from other EU countries? Check you never pay tax twice on the same income.

How much will you pay?

Income tax rates for 2013

A flat rate of 19% was applied to all income until the end of 2012.

As of 1 January 2013 two rates apply:

• 19% on income up to 34 401,74 EUR
• 25% on income above 34 401,74 EUR

In calculating your taxable income, take account of any allowances or deductions for expenditure you are entitled to.

How and when do you pay?

Your employer deducts income tax and social security contributions from your salary.

Do you have to file a tax return?

YES — if you have income other than your salary (deadline March 31)

NO — if your salary is your only income.

How to appeal/complain

If you disagree with your tax assessment, you can appeal to the tax office.

For details of exactly where and how, see your tax assessment letter.

Links

• Slovak finance ministry
• Slovak chamber of tax advisers