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The deadline for submitting income tax returns is etched in many people\u2019s memories: 1 April. However, a few years ago, it was brought forward by a month. This was to allow time to process as much data as possible in the pre-filled tax return (VIA)<\/a>. If that doesn\u2019t work, you must ask the Tax and Customs Administration for an extension before 1 May. You can do this quite easily via your personal account on the Tax and Customs Administration\u2019s website. To log in, you\u2019ll need your DigiD<\/a> required. If that isn\u2019t possible, you can request an extension by calling the Tax Helpline (0800-0543). Alternatively, you can use the deferral form<\/a>.<\/p>\n The extension will be granted until 1 September 2018. The Tax and Customs Administration will confirm this in a letter within three weeks. If you do not receive this letter, please contact the Tax Helpline to check whether the extension has been granted.<\/p>\n If your tax return is filed by a tax adviser, they will usually apply for an extension as a matter of course. Under the so-called \u2018becon\u2019 scheme, the extension for 2017 tax returns runs until 1 May 2019. However, the adviser must submit the tax returns, as required by the \u2018becon\u2019 scheme, in instalments throughout the extension period.<\/p>\n If you submit your tax return late, you will receive a written reminder from the Tax and Customs Administration (sometimes you will receive a reminder notice before the formal reminder). In the reminder, the Tax and Customs Administration will give you a limited period of time in which to submit your tax return. If you fail to do so, the Tax and Customs Administration will impose a late filing penalty.<\/p>\n The penalty for non-attendance is usually \u20ac 369<\/strong>, but in the event of persistent non-compliance, this can amount to as much as \u20ac5,278. The amount of this fine does not depend on the amount of tax due. You will also be charged the fine if you do not owe any tax or are due a tax refund.<\/p>\n The date of 1 April is still important, however. If you submit your tax return before 1 April, you are guaranteed to receive a response from the Tax and Customs Administration before 1 July. If you are expecting a tax refund, you naturally wouldn\u2019t want to wait too long for it. But even if you have to pay (additional) tax, it makes sense to submit your tax return in March. This is because if the tax assessment is issued after 30 June, the Tax and Customs Administration will charge tax interest. And the rate for this is as high as 4% (on an annual basis). You can also avoid tax interest by requesting a (further) provisional assessment in good time. Read more about tax interest in our article Tax interest: prevention is better \u2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you do not live in the Netherlands, different deadlines apply to those described here. A foreign taxpayer must submit their Dutch income tax return by 1 July. A foreign taxpayer may also apply for an extension for this. This will then be granted until 1 November. The tax helpline for foreign taxpayers can be reached on 055 538 5285 (or from abroad: +31 55 538 5385).<\/p>\n
\nYou must submit your 2017 income tax return before 1 May 2018<\/strong>. A handy tip: as far as your income tax return is concerned, the work must have been carried out before the day on which it was performed.<\/p>\nPostponement<\/h4>\n
Too late<\/h4>\n
It\u2019s 1 April after all<\/h4>\n
Abroad<\/h4>\n
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