OmaVero (MyTax)

Detailed explanation

OmaVero serves as the central hub for all your tax-related activities in Finland. Through this portal, you can access your pre-completed tax return, view your income and deduction details as reported by employers and financial institutions, and make corrections or additions. The system automatically gathers information from employers, banks, and other sources, making tax filing significantly easier than in many other countries.

The service is available in Finnish, Swedish, and English, making it accessible to expats. All official tax correspondence, including decisions, notices, and requests for information, is delivered through OmaVero's secure messaging system. This means you need to check OmaVero regularly, especially during tax filing season (typically March-May), to avoid missing important deadlines or notifications.

OmaVero also handles real-time income reporting for employers, allowing the tax system to have up-to-date information about your earnings throughout the year. This integration helps ensure your tax withholding rate remains accurate based on your actual income.

How it affects expats

• •Tax card management: Request, view, and modify your verokortti directly online

• •Pre-completed returns: Review the tax return pre-filled with your Finnish income data each spring

• •Communication: Receive official tax decisions and messages securely

• •Refunds and payments: Track tax refunds or outstanding payments

• •Income verification: Access salary and income information for visa renewals or other documentation needs

How to access OmaVero

• Go to vero.fi/omavero

• Log in using strong authentication (Finnish bank credentials, mobile certificate, or ID card)

• If you are new to Finland and lack bank IDs, contact the Tax Administration to arrange alternative access

• Select English from the language menu if needed

Common uses

• •Check your tax information and income details

• •Update or view your tax card (Verokortti)

• •File annual tax returns and report deductions

• •Pay taxes or request payment arrangements

• •Download tax certificates for various purposes

Related terms

• •Tax card (Verokortti) — Shows your withholding rate

• •Strong authentication (Bank IDs) — A common way to log in to Finnish services using online banking credentials or a mobile ID

• •Tax at source (Lähdevero) — A withholding tax often applied to non-residents