Inheritance taxation – deceased is lived till death abroad
Living in the Netherlands and receiving an inheritance from abroad brings the question what the tax implications are in the Netherlands. Is this inheritance taxed, and if yes, how. Dutch tax resident...
View Article2015 Dutch tax amnesty wealth taxation income tax
Being a Dutch tax resident implies you need to report your world wide assets when the value exceeds the threshold. What if you forgot, did not know about this, or simply was too lazy to make the...
View ArticleHow is property investment taxed in the Netherlands?
Dutch property is on demand with foreign investors. Some purchase real estate for their portfolio, others for their children to go to college or nostalgia reasons. Taxation on property If you live for...
View ArticleDeduction loss company terminated?
Having a company can result in initial losses or permanent losses. Tax deduction loss company alwasy possible? Setting up a company does imply you make investments. An old saying in the Netherlands is...
View ArticleWhy should EUR 100.000 pension be enough?
The Dutch Government decided last year to introduce a cut off at EUR 100.000 salary for the basis of a pension calculation. For those who think this is already too much, then this is not your article,...
View ArticleVAR 2016: no more
The VAR seizes to exist as per January 1, 2016. What will happen in 2016? The VAR The VAR is a statement or license to operate as self employed entrepreneur, freelancer or ZZP entrepreneur for other...
View ArticleCompany car and private use
If you drive a company car, a percentage of the new Dutch catalogue value is added to your income, as a remuneration in kind for the fact you can use the car also for private purpose. The amount is...
View ArticleVOF and tax discounts
Combine two one man companies together and you have a so called VOF. VOF stands for Vennootschaps onder Firma. The VOF is a company, a separate tax number is issued for this company, but it is not a...
View ArticleYear end accounting tips 2015 – entrepreneurs
It is October, winter has not even started, but here I start about year end tips for 2015. In my opinion you cannot always simply act on the tips you receive in December or sometimes even in January....
View ArticleBox 3 foreign assets
You have assets which you report in your income tax return, but you also have foreign assets over which you pay already tax abroad. What to do with these assets in your Dutch income tax return? Box 3...
View ArticleFiscal residency and how not to do it
The most important aspect of your fiscal position is to determine where you have your fiscal residency. A lot of misinterpreted situations we find in this field among our new clients. Where are you a...
View ArticleFile your 2010 income tax return. Last chance!
This article is published in November 2015, you will understand later in this article why the moment of publishing is relevant. The Dutch income tax system is such that you are either demanded to file...
View ArticleHow not to import a car free of BPM
In the Netherlands we have taxation on cars. The name for this tax is BPM and the reason why we pay this tax can be various. Environmental or simply cash for the Government. The system has changed over...
View Article52% income tax rate in Dubai or Brunei?
This is not the tax rate you expected I can only imagine. In both countries there is no tax withheld on employment income generated in these countries, how can it be taxed at 52%. And why is this the...
View Article2015 income tax return
Starting the first week of February 2016 the portal for filing the 2015 income tax return has been opened. We can file your income tax return! Who needs to file a 2015 income tax return? It is possible...
View ArticleWhy report your foreign property when not taxed in the Netherlands?
If you are a Dutch tax resident you need to report your world wide income and assets. Part of your assets could be real estate abroad. The rule is: Property is only taxed in the country where it is...
View ArticleOld age state pension Netherlands AOW
In the Netherland we have the AOW. That is the general old age pension. How does the AOW work? The AOW was suddenly introduced in 1947 by Minister Willem Drees who made himself the most loved...
View ArticleMonument deductible costs income tax
In the Netherlands we know the mortgage deduction. The mortgage deduction applies to the house you purchased with the aim of that becoming your main residence, for which you took out a loan. Deductible...
View ArticleProperty taxed in the Netherland
If you are a resident or non resident in the Netherland, property is taxed with Dutch income tax. Resident and property If you are a resident tax payer, you can have two types of property. Property...
View ArticlePurchase a home and deduct the mortgage interest
In the Netherlands you can purchase a home and deduct the mortgage interest. The mortgage deduction is a bit complex, even for native Dutch tax residents. How does it work? The moment you purchased a...
View ArticleTaxation related to pilots
Pilots fly all over the world, which can make it complex to tax their income. Therefore tax treaties have made rules where the income of the pilot is taxed. Taxation related to pilots turns out to be...
View ArticleZelfstandigenaftrek
The Zelfstandigenaftrek is the entrepreneurs discount in the Netherlands. If you start your own company, this tax break is important for you. Zelfstandigenaftrek If you operate a so called one man...
View Article2015 income tax return
The tax office announced that 8,9 million Dutch tax payers have filed their 2015 income tax return on time on May 1, 2016. This is 400.000 more than the previous year. From mid May 2016 the Dutch tax...
View ArticleObvious fraudulent income tax return
In the old days when tax returns were filed in paper forms, many paper forms, some tax payers thought to be clever and put in a typing error in their advantage. An obvious fraudulent income tax return...
View ArticleThe Expat Housing Seminar – The Hague
EXPAT HOUSING SEMINAR Due to the overwhelming number of people attending and the enthusiastic feed back, we will organize another Expat Housing Seminar! Date of the event: Wednesday, October 12th at...
View ArticleBox 3 tax in 2017 no more 1.2%
In the Netherlands we try to simplify the income tax by putting it in boxes. We have Box 1 for income such as employment income, profit, zzp etc. In Box 2 are the proceeds like dividend from a company...
View ArticleNo more monument cost deduction from 2017
Monument cost deduction is basically a subsidy to private owners of monument buildings to restore them as they were. This deduction will be terminated as per December 31, 2016. What is the monument...
View ArticleOne client is no client – Dutch income tax legislation
One client is no client implies you have employment, you are not an entrepreneur. What is the case with one client is no client? Often we are approached by individuals that would like to set up their...
View Article2011 income tax return – last chance
The 2011 income tax return is the tax return that is the oldest still able to file. Soon this portal closes and no more 2011 income tax return can be filed. 2011 income tax return – migration If you...
View ArticleImmigration into the Netherlands
You are currently living abroad and you would like to move your residence to the Netherlands. What does immigration into the Netherlands imply tax wise? Immigration into the Netherlands If you are from...
View Article2017 preliminary assessment income tax
The 2017 preliminary assessment is based on the 2016 preliminary assessment, but is that assessment still up to date? What is a 2017 preliminary assessment? A preliminary assessment is a positive or...
View ArticleIs your company a source of income? Maybe not, then no income tax is due
A company is subject to income tax. But what if the company is not regarded a source of income? In this time of age a lot of starting entrepreneurs indicate themselves as start-up company. Basically it...
View Article2016 income tax return
The 2016 income tax return is due and we will be glad to assist you. The Dutch tax residents who had the following situation in 2016: More than one employer A private company A Mortgage on the home...
View ArticleCheck your tax assessment
The income tax return was due before May 1 last. The tax residents that filed before April 1 last have Read More ... The post Check your tax assessment appeared first on Orange Tax Services.
View ArticleThe costs of a private home as company costs
Some questions repeatedly come back. Among them the question to deduct the costs of a private home as company costs Read More ... The post The costs of a private home as company costs appeared first on...
View ArticleUsing two houses as residence and mortgage deduction
Using two houses as residence and mortgage deduction implies that you have a special situation. Either you purchased one house Read More ... The post Using two houses as residence and mortgage...
View Article2017 income tax return – final call
The tax year is nearly at its end and the question is whether you have already filed your 2017 income Read More ... The post 2017 income tax return – final call appeared first on Orange Tax Services.
View ArticleNon working spouse refund
Your non working spouse might be more fiscally attractive than you thought so far. A refund can be obtained. How Read More ... The post Non working spouse refund appeared first on Orange Tax Services.
View ArticleProfit made with sale of your house taxed?
The current housing market is such that it is very likely you make a profit on the sale of your Read More ... The post Profit made with sale of your house taxed? appeared first on Orange Tax Services.
View ArticleDo I need to file an M form?
M stands for the migration income tax return, do you need to file an M form? That depends. Migration income Read More ... The post Do I need to file an M form? appeared first on Orange Tax Services.
View ArticleProfit sale house taxed in Box 3 wealth tax?
The capital gain of the house you sold is not taxed, but money in the bank is taxed in Box Read More ... The post Profit sale house taxed in Box 3 wealth tax? appeared first on Orange Tax Services.
View ArticleDutch course costs tax deductible?
One of the more frequently asked questions is if the Dutch course costs tax deductible are. These costs are study Read More ... The post Dutch course costs tax deductible? appeared first on Orange Tax...
View ArticleDo I need to file an income tax return?
A frequently asked question, do I need to file an income tax return? That depends. Do I need to file Read More ... The post Do I need to file an income tax return? appeared first on Orange Tax Services.
View ArticleI have been charged more than 52% income tax !
The maximum income tax rate in the Netherlands is 51.75% or as we refer to the 52% tax rate. How Read More ... The post I have been charged more than 52% income tax ! appeared first on Orange Tax...
View ArticleTax consequences of renting out your house
In the current housing market it can be worth keep your house in the Netherlands while you leave the Netherlands, Read More ... The post Tax consequences of renting out your house appeared first on...
View Article2019 income tax return
2019 income tax return – exciting times! We are so excited we might be able to assist you again claiming back some tax. 2019 income tax return – who needs to file? The Dutch tax residents that...
View ArticleIncome tax return – what types
The income tax return, what types are there you might wonder, what are my obligations, what costs can I deduct? Types of income tax return We have the regular income tax return (P), the entrepreneurs...
View ArticleIncorrect tax form filed before deadline? – Fine?
There are different tax forms to file your annual income tax return with in the Netherlands, what if you file the wrong from? Will you get a penalty? The incorrect... The post Incorrect tax form filed...
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