New tax treaty with China
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 23 June 2013
The Netherlands and People’s Republic of China signed recently a new tax treaty.
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Personal contribution AWBZ and WMO
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 19 June 2013
In 2013 new rules apply for the determination of your personal contribution to the AWBZ and WMO schemes. Here we explain the affect your assets have on the amount.
Allowances
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 12 June 2013
There are many benefits and allowances which can be taken advantage of when preparing your income tax return. These benefits are dependent on .your income level
Mortgage repayments
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 11 June 2013
New home loans drawn down after 1 January 2013 have to be fully repaid within 360 months according to the Minister of Finance.
Request childcare allowance 2012 and 2013
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 29 May 2013
The request period for the childcare allowance 2012 and 2013 will be abolished in 2014 in order to give parents who missed the cutoff the opportunity to apply.
Sepa is coming!
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 22 May 2013
As of 1 January 2014 the European Union will introduce SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area).
The objective of SEPA is harmonisation and simplification of bank transfers within the Euro zone.
Unkown addresses
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 15 May 2013
The tax office will not pay an advance benefit if a residential address is not current or if a municipality indicates that an address may not be correct.
NL taxes less than EU
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 9 May 2013
The Dutch lose marginally less of their income to taxes and compulsory contributions than other Europeans. Taxes and social contributions in 2011 accounted for 38 percent of the
5 more tips for your 2012 income tax return
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 28 April 2013
In this article we will discuss tax deductible expenses and we will also cover the audit topics of the tax authorities.
Foreign Income Taxation
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 25 April 2013
The Dutch tax system has two types of tax residency. The tax residency determines how your income will be taxed in the Netherlands.
Crisis Levy 2014 and other measures announced postponed
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 24 April 2013
Crisis Levy 2014 and other measures announced postponed according to answers to parliamentary questions
Wrong envelopes
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 16 April 2013
The tax office has mistakenly send reminders for VAT, payroll and vehicle tax in the benefits envelopes.
Application for childcare allowance 2012 and 2013
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 14 April 2013
The shortened deadline for childcare allowances which has been in effect since January 2013 has been revoked.
WOZ value objection
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 10 April 2013
It can be beneficial to lodge an appeal against the set WOZ value as this is of influence for your income tax and other municipal taxes
150km expat ruling revisited
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 21 March 2013
The Court of Haarlem has recently decided that the 150km norm for incoming workers is contrary to EU law allowing freedom of movement for workers
Tax return 2013 theme announced
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 19 March 2013
The tax authorities have announced what components of the 2013 tax return will be scrutinized more than usual. For 2013 extra emphasis will be placed on divorce.
Tax interest
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 12 March 2013
The rules for interest on tax payable/refundable has changed for the 2012 tax return. It is important to file you tax return on time to avoid paying interest.
3 tips for your 2012 income tax return
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 10 March 2013
In this article we would like to give you some tax return tips which could reduce your taxable income and save you money
Reasonable timeframe
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 5 March 2013
If the tax authorities exceed a reasonable timeframe for making decisions on some tax matters, immaterial damages may be rewarded to the taxpayer.
Deadline Tax Return 2012
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 28 February 2013
In this tip of the month we will outline the deadlines for the filing of your income tax return 2012. We can extend the deadline for you until 1 may 2014!
Benefit partner
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 27 February 2013
Taking effect from 1 January 2013, the rules for benefit partners have been modified to become largely similar to the rules for income tax partnership.
Small business VAT
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 24 February 2013
If you make use of the small business scheme you may have claimed too much VAT due to an unclear message on the VAT form
Valuation objections
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 19 February 2013
Half of all the objections to the property values established by the council are justified according to the National Ombudsman.
Dutch income tax return 2012
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 5 February 2013
Did you receive your Dutch tax return form or expect that you have underpaid tax in The Netherlands? Have a look at some useful Dutch Tax Tips!
Overview 30% ruling
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 5 February 2013
In this article we provide an overview of the 30% ruling. We explain when this tax advantage is applicable and all other aspects surrounding the 30% facility.