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Phasing out self-administered pensions: the amendment
At the end of last year, we reported: Decision to abolish self-administered pensions postponed. The Government had…
No tax deduction for owner-occupied property; still have to pay tax
You pay income tax in Box 1 on the benefit derived from owning your own home. Your own…
The WOZ valuation notice is due again
It will soon be that time of year again. If you own property (such as your own home)…
Gather the documents you need for your 2016 tax return
The first financial institutions have already sent out their annual reports for 2016. And the dispatch of…
VWGNijhof and the VIA 2016
For the 2016 tax year too, the Tax and Customs Administration will already fill in part of your income tax return for you…
Turbo liquidation: the end of the company or the end of the director?
A turbo liquidation is a quick way to wind up a company. To carry out this form of…
Did you receive a gift in 2016?
In that case, you must have submitted your gift tax return to the Tax and Customs Administration by 1 March 2017.…
Higher deduction for mixed expenses
Food, drink, luxury items, hospitality, conferences, seminars, symposia, excursions and study trips – all mixed costs. These costs…
Low-income benefit (LIV)
With effect from 1 January 2017, employers are entitled to the low-income allowance (LIV). The other…
Conditions for the €100,000 gift tax exemption
From 2017, anyone aged between 18 and 40 can receive a tax-free allowance of (up to) €…
Savings and investments of minor children
At current savings interest rates, the flat-rate tax in Box 3 (income from savings and…
A look back at 2016
The last working day of the year is a good time to take a moment to look back with you…
Tuition fees
Only the costs of training to maintain existing knowledge and skills are tax-deductible…
The volunteer scheme operates on a cash basis
Under the volunteer scheme, a volunteer may receive a maximum of €1,500 per year (and…
Key changes to taxation for 2017
In addition to the phasing out of the self-administered pension scheme, the tax plans for 2017 have been submitted to parliament…
Decision to abolish self-administered pensions postponed
A vote on the abolition of … was scheduled to take place in the Senate on 20 December 2016…