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Study tuition expenses – Don’t forget to deduct and obtain a tax benefit!

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Tax deduction of study tuition fees expenses. Dutch tax law offers an interesting benefit for students. College fees and costs for study literature are deductible in the year these costs have been made. There is a threshold (depending in which year the study costs were made) which varies between EUR 250 and EUR 500. Costs in excess of this threshold are deductible either without a maximum or with a maximum of EUR 15,000 per year. … Read More

“I am not a tourist fair” 2014

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Newcomers who are still finding their feet, will have the chance to learn about setting up a bank account, doing their taxes, and finding a school or university. Both newcomers and veteran expats can enjoy these resources along with entertainment and a wealth of information on cultural pursuits for internationals who want to dive into Dutch culture and enjoy the differences! Discover yummy Dutch food and beverages (yes, they do exist!), entertainment and networking opportunities. We will be present and hope to see you there! Join us on Sunday, 2 November 2014 at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam. We will offer a special Fair discount on all our services for those who attend and leave their emailaddress. … Read More

Tax rebates / heffingskortingen calculated pro rata as of 2013

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As of the tax year 2013 the tax rebates, known as ‘heffingskortingen’, will only be applicable pro rata in case of partial Dutch premium liability. Meaning that if you have only lived and/or worked in the Netherlands for part of the year, the premium part of the tax rebates (which is about 80% of the full amount of the tax rebates) will only be applicable pro rata, inline with stay/working period. … Read More

Redundancy / Severance payment legal and tax

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As you may have seen in the articles on our website we are well informed of all national and international tax related issues as regard to the redundancy / severance payment. We however also offer all legal advisory and assistance required when you are in the process of discussing your – rights to a – severance payment with your employer. … Read More

150 kilometer criterion under the 30% ruling is allowed

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The Advocate-General for the Supreme Courst has given his view on the 150 kilometer criterion under the 30% ruling. He has stated that, although this new criterion could be faulted, it is not in breach with EU laws.

Therefore to his opinion the 150 kilometer criterion may be taken up in the relevant tax laws. In most cases the Supreme Court follows the opinion of the Advocate-General, however we have to await the verdict of the Supreme Court to be sure.

Please see this article for the final verdict on the 150 kilometer criterion.