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. Okx van Leeuwen Tax Lawyers will be present and we 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. Continue reading ““I am not a tourist fair” 2014″
Category: Various Expat tax matters
Attention points personal income tax return 2013
The tax authorities have anounced that they will pay extra attention with regard to the following items when processing the 2013 personal income tax return: Continue reading “Attention points personal income tax return 2013”
Tax rebates / heffingskortingen calculated pro rata as of 2013
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. Continue reading “Tax rebates / heffingskortingen calculated pro rata as of 2013”
Redundancy / Severance payment legal and tax
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. Continue reading “Redundancy / Severance payment legal and tax”
150 kilometer criterion under the 30% ruling is allowed
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.
UPDATE August 9th, 2013, please see this article: http://www.okxvanleeuwen.com/?p=468
Fill in a tax return over the year of migration and – in most cases – receive a tax refund!
In most cases a tax and premium benefit can be achieved in the year of migration, either moving to or moving out of the Netherlands. As to the premiums this benefit follows from the fact that premium can be calculated on a time related basis. This in practice means that per month no more premium can be due than 1/12 of the maximum annual premium. When the taxable income on annual basis is higher than appr. EUR 35,000, this time related method may well offer a benefit. As to the taxes, employers calculate the wage tax due on annual basis and divide the outcome over 12 months. Continue reading “Fill in a tax return over the year of migration and – in most cases – receive a tax refund!”
Case law 150 kilometer criterion under the 30% ruling
Some confusion has recently arisen by two different lower tax courts (Breda and Haarlem) regarding the 150 kilometer criterion. The lower tax court in Breda has recently ruled that the 150 kilometer criterion under the new (2012) 30% legislation is not in breach with EU law. Even more recently however the lower tax court in Haarlem has decided the 150 kilometer criterion IS in breach with EU law. The Dutch Supreme Court will have to give certainty on the matter. Continue reading “Case law 150 kilometer criterion under the 30% ruling”
Wijzigingen belastingheffing en sociale zekerheid voor vliegtuigbemanning
Vanaf april 2011 is het belastingverdrag tussen Nederland en Groot-Brittanie gewijzigd. Deze wijzigingen hebben onder andere een impact op vliegtuigpersoneel, voor zover deze wonen in Nederland en werken voor een maatschappij gevestigd in Groot-Brittanie. Tevens is per het jaar 2010 de EU richtlijn inzake sociale zekerheid aangepast. Ook deze aanpassingen hebben een impact op bovengenoemde groep werknemers. Continue reading “Wijzigingen belastingheffing en sociale zekerheid voor vliegtuigbemanning”
Changes in Dutch taxation and social security for flight personnel
As of April 2011 flight personnel living in The Netherlands, and who work for an airline company located in Great Britain, will face some changes in their (future) taxation. This is because the treaty of avoidance double taxation between The Netherlands and Great Britain has been revised, amongst others with respect to the taxation of flight personnel. To summarize, as of April 2011 flight personnel will temporarily have a choice as to in which country they are effectively taxed. Continue reading “Changes in Dutch taxation and social security for flight personnel”
Summary of the requirements 30%-ruling
On regular basis we advise expats and/or their employers on the 30%-ruling, part of this advisory is preparing the actual request for the ruling. As the interest of being granted the ruling can be very high, it is worthwhile to invest sufficient time to assess the exact situation of the employee compared to the applicable legal requirements. Continue reading “Summary of the requirements 30%-ruling”