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Exchange of tax rulings

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 15 July 2015

With a signed Memorandum of Understanding Netherlands and Germany will actively cooperate by exchanging information with each other.

“WBSO” and “RDA” tax concession schemes to be integrated

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 9 July 2015

Merging WBSO and RDA would lead to financial gain in payroll taxes. Especially for start-ups this is very favorable!

Model contracts for the self-employed

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 8 July 2015

The Lower House of the Dutch Parliament has given the go-ahead for the definitive abolition of the Declaration of Independent Contractor Status. Read more!

Suspension of driving licence no valid reason for dismissal

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 3 July 2015

Employer requested to dissolve the employment contract with one of its employees, because his driving licence was taken away.

Box 3 objection becomes routine

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 2 July 2015

Notices of objection to tax on imputed return on investment in connection with savings are routinely to be given class action status.

Commission requests individual tax rulings

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 1 July 2015

On 8 June 2015, the European Commission has ordered 15 EU member states to submit a substantial number of individual tax rulings at which the Commission intends to have a closer look to assess whether they respect EU state aid rules.

Availability of underlying accounting details

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 29 June 2015

An audit by the Tax and Customs Administration of a restaurant revealed that the business at a certain point in time had deleted its underlying accounting details.

Changes to unemployment benefit 1 July 2015

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 26 June 2015

Any employee who applies for unemployment benefits after the first of July 2015 will be facing new rules. Read more!

Legislative proposal for Collective Tax Act 2015

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 25 June 2015

The State Secretary for Finance has submitted the legislative proposal for the Collective Tax Act 2015 to the Lower House of the Dutch Parliament.

director shareholder responsible for mistakes accountant

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 18 June 2015

It is important to monitor the work of your accountant. After sloppiness from your accountant, you are still responsible.

Tax rulings for multinationals

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 16 June 2015

The EU’s Special Committee has announced it is seeking to obtain more information on anti-tax dodging and tax rulings.

Hefty severance notwithstanding short term of employment

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 11 June 2015

After request to terminate the employment relationship, the court upheld a severance payment.

Check your work-related costs scheme periodically

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 4 June 2015

We’re almost halfway through 2015. When preparing the first half year, check your work-related costs scheme too!

Dutch tax relief on mortgage interest payments for non-Dutch resident?

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 27 May 2015

A Dutchman living in Spain claiming deduction in the Netherlands, of mortgage interest he paid in Spain. The Supreme Court wants some answers.

UBO system to put an end to tax evasion?

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 21 May 2015

To end tax evasion, it can be helpfull to record the real owners of companies.

Change of company car and additional tax charge for private use

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 6 May 2015

What about the private use and the addition tax charge when switching from company car?

Parking details, invasion of privacy?

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 1 May 2015

The judge ruled that the Tax and Customs Administration may use parking details to control mileage records.

Liability of fiscal unit being disbanded

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 30 April 2015

Does a former subsidairy have liability for a debt of the fiscal unit? Read more for the Court’ Judgment.

Document vs. invoice

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 30 April 2015

A contractor sent a document. The price and sales tax were listed on it. Will this be valid as an invoice for the VAT?

Postal services from VAT

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 27 April 2015

Sweden had refused to exempt public postal services from VAT.

Liberalisation of flexible working hours regime

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 17 April 2015

The Upper House recently passed a bill aimed at amendment of the legislation governing the length of the working week, work location and working hours.

Income tax return filing deadline!

Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 16 April 2015

There’s no way around it: the first of May is the new income tax return filing deadline in the Netherlands. Reporting with the tax authorities on one’s annual income tax and national insurance contributions is one of those unavoidable chores, and this year’s extended deadline is rapidly approaching … and it is every bit as […]

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