The tax returns are progressing rapidly, as already one in three taxpayers has completed the process.
The «X-ray» of tax declarations 2026 reveals an image of a rapid response of citizens and significant flows of money to and from the State.
Over 2.6 million E1 statements have already been submitted, showing a high rate of participation in the early stages of the process. ADE's electronic platform seems to operate smoothly, allowing taxpayers to quickly complete their obligations.
Tax returns
The opportunity to obtain a 4% discount on their tax will be given to citizens who submit their tax declaration by May 15.
In addition, there are not a few people who have been in a hurry to make their statements so that they can «win» a greater discount, in the case of a one-off refund.
So far nearly 2.4 million E1 forms have been submitted, although the pre-filled declarations are also included. Of the 2.4 million E1 forms, about 76% are credit and zero, and only 24% correspond to debits.
For those who have to pay tax, the repayment can be made in eight monthly instalments, but there is also the possibility to be paid one-off at a discount of 4% if the debtor's tax declaration is finalized - after the extension given - until 15 May.
After 15 May the discount in case of a one-off payment is reduced to 3% or 2% depending on the time of submission.
Dates
The dates are as follows:
- Tax declaration by 15 May: 4% discount
- Submission of a tax declaration after 15 May and until 15 June: 3% discount
- Tax return after 15 June and until 15 July: 2% discount.
The necessary condition for reimbursement of taxes to beneficiaries is that the account is correctly declared. And the route followed for this is Register & Communication / IBAN Account Statement. Acceptable are the IBAN accounts held by the beneficiary to payment service providers in countries within the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).
Source: OT
