Targeted exemption for an internet subscription under the work-related costs scheme
A home internet subscription for which the employee must pay a personal contribution due to private use can fall under the targeted exemption.
Registration as an employer with the Dutch tax authorities
This article explains how to register as an employer in the Netherlands and what information you will receive from the Dutch tax authorities.
Tax credits in the Dutch payroll administration
A tax credit is a discount on the wage and income tax and/or premiums social security of an employee or person entitled to benefits. There are 8 tax credits.
Transport and travel costs of your employees in the Netherlands: tax rules
Information about the tax rules around the reimbursements and benefits in kind for trips your employee makes for work. You will also find information about the provision of means of transport, public transport tickets and parking facilities.
Deduction of pension premiums in your income tax return
Accruing your own (additional) pension In some situations it is necessary or sensible to build up additional pension yourself. How can you supplement your pension income yourself, and what are the tax benefits? In which situations is it wise to build up (extra) pension yourself? As a self-employed person or contractor you do not accrue…
Taxation of cryptocurrencies in the Netherlands
How you should declare cryptocurrency in your Dutch tax return depends on your situation. These situations are described in this article.
How should an employer record and verify the identity of its employees?
As an employer you are obliged to check the identity of your employees. Before the employee enters employment, you check the original identification document.
Tax consequences of owning a house in the Netherlands
Are you buying your own home in the Netherlands? If so, this has consequences for your taxes. For example, you may deduct the mortgage interest.
DigiD: your digital ID
DigiD stands for Digital Identity. With your DigiD you show who you are when you are dealing with Dutch government agencies.
What are the advantages of hiring a bookkeeper for your Dutch business?
A bookkeeper takes a lot of work off your hands, will take care of your tax obligations and provide you with tax advice.
Why should you outsource your Dutch payroll administration?
Outsourcing your payroll administration mainly provides time, convenience, expertise, cost savings and risk limitation. You can opt for complete outsourcing of payroll administration, or for a hybrid solution, in which you do part yourself and outsource another part.
Time extension for your 2020 Dutch tax return
If you received an invitation from the tax authorities to file a tax return then you have to do this. Since it is not always possible to file the tax return before the deadline a time extension can be requested.
Limited company in the Netherlands
Although the system in the Netherlands seems flexible specific procedures must be followed. These procedures may require some time, so it is important that the right solution is chosen and that all required information is available on request. In this article we will explain some of the rules involved and our fees if you would like us to assist you.
Tax benefits for entrepeneurs: take advantage of the available deductions and benefits
What taxes do you have to deal with as an entrepreneur? What deductions are there for entrepreneurs? Which tax breaks can you use to your advantage as a self-employed person?
Your employee is pregnant: maternity leave and maternity benefit
What are the consequences for you as an employer and what needs to be arranged?
Is your employee entitled to maternity leave and a maternity allowance?
Income from savings and investments: Box 3
Income from savings and investments: Box 3 Taxation on income from savings and investments is in the Netherlands based on the assumption that people will have a certain taxable return on their net capital. The actual level of return (for example interest, dividend, capital gains or losses) is not relevant. Net capital (the value of…
E-commerce and services in the EU: see what changes for VAT from 1 July 2021
Do you supply goods in the EU to customers who do not declare VAT? If so, as of July 1, 2021, you must usually declare that VAT in the EU country where you deliver. For these supplies, you can start using the so-called one-stop shop system. Also if you deliver services in the EU.
Tax-free continuation of the fixed (travel) expense allowance for working from home during the corona crisis expires in 2021
Many employees receive a fixed (travel) expense allowance from their employer every month. As a result of the current Corona measures, employees have to work from home as much as possible, which could have consequences for this reimbursement. Temporary approval: costs can remain untaxed To prevent this from happening, Secretary of State Vijlbrief of Finance…
Are costs deductible if you have a home office?
It seems attractive: living and working in one building. But a home office is by no means always fiscally attractive. The fiscal rules around a home office are complex.
What happens if an employer does not apply the 30% ruling in the payroll?
The non-application of the 30% ruling by the employer to an employee’s salary is a matter of employment law matter and can’t be dealt with by the tax courts.
UBO-register
The UBO-register makes transparent who pulls the strings of legal entities established in the Netherlands.
Consequences for the tax and social security position of an expat as a result of the corona measures
As a result of the corona measures, many expats have to take into account the possibility that another country will levy tax on their wages than expected. In principle, however, the situation does not change for social security. Cross-border work In cases of cross-border work, there are often two or sometimes even more countries that…
Time extension for your Dutch income tax return: Expatax can help!
Are you worried about a deadline for your 2019 tax return? Expatax can help you with your tax return and arrange a time extension for you so that you don’t have to be afraid of getting a fine from the tax authorities for filing late.
Can an employer oblige an employee to take holidays (during the corona crisis)?
An employer can’t oblige an employee to go on holiday because of the corona measures. However, the employer also does not have to comply with the employee’s request to withdraw his planned holidays.
Corona measure for self-employed persons: relaxation of hour criterion
To prevent that entrepreneurs lose the self employed tax credit they are assumed to have worked sufficient hours during corona crisis.