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Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 17 March 2014
No addition takes place in connection with the use for private purposes of a company van where the vehicle in question owing to its characteristics or the way in which it has been kitted out is exclusively fit for goods transport.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 13 March 2014
The benefit which an employer obtains owing to his being permitted to make private use of his company car represents wages in kind.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 20 February 2014
It is permissible for an employer for a maximum term of two years to grant an employee an allowance in connection with the cost of dual accommodation.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 18 February 2014
Executive directors of companies each have joint and several liability for their company’s payment of wage withholding taxes.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 1 February 2014
Employers are under the obligation to continue paying the wages of their employees when these fall ill, in principle for the duration of the first and second years of sick leave.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 22 January 2014
As of January 1, 2012 the 30%-rule has been modified and stricter conditions apply for qualification. One of the new conditions is that the rule is not ….
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 9 January 2014
On January1, 2014 cases will modify in the wage tax. Read more about annuity right exemption and current severance rights and work related cost scheme on our website
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 1 January 2014
In 2014 employers have to impose a crisis levy if the salary of an employee was over €150.000 in 2013. Read more on our website!
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 17 December 2013
If an employer doesn’t make use of the work related cost scheme, the employer can give it’s employees a gift with a maximum value of €70 on this gift the employer…
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 9 July 2012
The previously announced changes to the tax-free travel allowance have been postponed.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 28 May 2012
Presented last Friday; the final text of the Spring agreement. The travel costs scheme has been drastically revised. A measure which will undoubtedly be revised many more times until it becomes definitive.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 29 August 2011
Recently the Secretary of Finance further sharpened the distinction between a computer and a cell phone. It was already known that smartphones such as BlackBerrys and iPhones may fall under the term ?mobile communication?. But now the Secretary has stated that the tax office will consider as mobile phones only devices with a screen no larger than 7 inches (17.78 cm) in diagonal.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 19 August 2011
Avoid the income addition for the private use of the company car and be aware of the new legislation for 2012.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 3 July 2011
Next year employees in the Netherlands can no longer invest money for tax friendly savings via the employee savings scheme. This savings scheme (sparloon) will be absorbed into the new ?vitaliteitsregeling?.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 19 June 2011
The tax rules concerning the private use of company cars will change as of July 1, 2011. This could mean that there will no longer be VAT charged on the private use of the company car.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 26 May 2011
A case in which an ill worker did not have to repay a portion of their salary to their employer. For all your payroll needs Contact us on +31 (0)20 3445900
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 12 May 2011
In some cases it is possible to deduct the premium for health insurance from salary payments. When in this the case? Read further, or call Koppel +31 (0)20 3445900
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 24 April 2011
A speeding ticket which is paid by an employer is counted in the employee?s income tax return as income, if the amount of the fine is not reimbursed to the employer.
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 22 November 2010
The Dutch tax office are to check the processing of the private use of company cars in the wage records. Thus is it important to ensure accurate record keeping. For all your payroll and tax return needs. Ph +31 (0)20 3445900
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