TALLINN — In a groundbreaking move, the Estonian government has released a new feature allowing citizens to file their taxes through a single sigh. Simply exhaling deeply in frustration at the tax office will now suffice as a valid filing method.
The innovation comes as part of the government’s efforts to simplify the process, which many citizens have long regarded as overly complicated. “We were tired of watching people struggle with forms while just wanting to cry in their coffee,” said tax official Marit Perle. “Now they can just let it all out in a single, powerful sigh.”
Previous methods still required at least fourteen online forms and a scanned copy of your grandmother’s birth certificate. In contrast, this new sigh method has been warmly welcomed, especially by those who would rather spend time in the sauna than in front of a computer screen.
“Finally! I can do my taxes and show my existential dread at the same time,”
The sigh option is available as part of the government’s ongoing push to maintain its reputation as a leader in digital innovation. Citizens are encouraged to use the hashtag #SighAndFile on social media to share their experiences.
At press time, officials were considering a future feature where taxpayers could also just nod in resignation after their sigh, further simplifying the process.