IRPF 2026 campaign: key dates and automatic refunds

The annual IRPF campaign is here. The good news: for many workers the refund is automatic and there's nothing to do. Others must file the sworn declaration. Here are the dates that matter in 2026 and how to tell which group you're in.

Automatic refunds: from June 16

If you're an employee owed a credit, DGI often refunds it without you filing anything. Those payments start in mid-June:

Per DGI:

«El 16 de junio comienzan las devoluciones automáticas para trabajadores dependientes»

In English: On June 16 automatic refunds for dependent workers begin

Pre-filled return: from June 26

If you do have to file (for example, to add deductions or because you worked for several employers), the online form comes pre-filled with your data, which makes it much simpler:

And on the form:

«A partir del 26 de junio estará disponible el formulario de Declaración Jurada en línea con información precargada»

In English: From June 26 the online sworn-declaration form with pre-loaded information will be available

Filing period: June 29 to August 31

The personalized assistance campaign and the sworn-declaration filing run from June 29 to August 31, 2026. If you end up owing a balance, that's the deadline; if you're owed money, you collect the refund.

Independent workers and IVA Servicios Personales

Independents must complete their income and verify payments and withholdings, and have the online form 1302 pre-filled for the IVA Servicios Personales return, with the same deadline as IRPF (June 29 to August 31). Also check the general due-date calendar:

Key 2026 dates

In short: if you're an employee, first check whether your refund is automatic (from June 16); if you must file, do it between June 29 and August 31 with the pre-filled form. Confirm your situation in DGI's online services.