Is a foreign taxpayer entitled to the full business expense allowance?
The Tax and Customs Administration has provided an answer to the question of whether an entrepreneur residing abroad is entitled to deduct the full business allowance (in Dutch: ondernemersaftrek) from their Dutch profits.
Tax interest in the event of delays in processing VAT refunds
Have you applied for a VAT refund and is the processing taking a long time? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for tax interest.
Phased introduction of the right of access to tax records
In a letter to the House of Representatives, the State Secretary for Finance has outlined the current situation regarding the introduction of the right of access to tax records. This right of access will be introduced in phases.
What tax changes can we expect on Prinsjesdag 2026?
Tuesday 15 September 2026 marks another Prinsjesdag. A number of the government’s plans are already known. In this article, you will find a selection of what to expect in terms of tax policy.
Proposed changes for (rented) homes
The government wishes to try to get the stagnant housing market moving again. To this end, and to make rented properties more sustainable, a number of proposals have been put forward recently.
From 31 December 2026: employment contracts with an hourly rate below €38
The legal presumption of an employment contract for an hourly rate below €38 will come into force on 31 December 2026. What does this mean for you as a client or company?
Solvit helps with cross-border issues within the EU
Are you, as a citizen or business, facing problems because a government agency in another EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway is not complying with EU law? If so, you can try to resolve this through Solvit.
Lower Dutch truck tolls and fines
The Dutch truck toll applicable as of July 1, 2026, will be temporarily reduced by 22.3% as of September 1, 2026. If you fail to pay the truck toll when required, the RDW may impose fines. What should you keep in mind?
Tax-exempt travel allowance of €0,25 effective January 1, 2026
Starting May 22, 2026, it will be possible in the Netherlands to retroactively apply a tax-free allowance for travel expenses of €0,25 per kilometer, effective January 1, 2026. What does this mean for employers, employees, business owners, volunteers, and individuals?
New account number for the Tax Authority effective May 1
As of May 1, 2026, the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration and the Benefits Service will switch from ING to Rabobank. This means that the account numbers will also change.
