Skattebildet

Skattebildet is a Norwegian term used to describe the overall picture of taxation in a given economy. It refers to the composition of tax revenue and the distribution of the tax burden across income groups, sectors, and regions. In practice, skattebildet is often presented through statistical charts and summaries in annual reports, policy briefs, and media coverage, illustrating how much revenue comes from different taxes (for example income tax, value-added tax, corporate tax, and social security contributions) and how the burden falls on individuals and firms.

The term is commonly used by government agencies, researchers, and journalists in public discourse to discuss changes in taxation over time, the equity and efficiency of the tax system, and the implications of tax reforms. It is not a formal legal term but a descriptive shorthand for the tax mix and its effects. The skattebildet can be affected by rates, exemptions, thresholds, and compliance differences, and may vary across municipalities and regions.

Etymology: skattebildet is a compound of skatte (tax) and bildet (the image/picture) in Norwegian. In English, it is often translated as the tax picture or tax profile. For further reading, see tax policy, tax mix, and tax burden analyses in Nordic taxation literature.