Tax plans for low incomes: Budget Day 2023

On Budget Day (Prinsjesdag) it was announced that people with a low income or benefit will be helped by the government in 2024. The groups that most need more financial space are met with various schemes, for which EUR 2 billion will be made available. The aim is that the number of people living at...

Emergency Energy Fund: will you be reimbursed part of your energy bill?

Do you live in the Netherlands? Are you single and is your gross income less than € 2,980 per month? Or do you live together in he Netherlands and do you and your partner earn less than € 3.794 gross? Then you may be able to get part of your energy bill paid by the newly established Energy...

A sustainable house: Interest-free borrowing for lower incomes

If you as a homeowner see the energy costs rise, then you will undoubtedly have thought about taking measures for a more sustainable house. But energy-saving measures require an investment that is not affordable for everyone. The National Heat Fund aims to stimulate the energy transition in Dutch...

Partner to nursing home? Single AOW (state pension), yes or no?

Are you married or cohabiting in The Netherlands and is your partner going to a nursing home? Then you will receive a letter from the Social Insurance Bank (SVB) in which you can make the choice to convert a partnership state pension (in Dutch: AOW) to a single AOW. This seems attractive: a single...

Child-based budget

The child-based budget is a contribution to the expenses of your children up to 18 years. Read whether you are entitled to that in the article below.

Rent allowance

If you have a rental property and you spend too much money on renting your house in relation to the income, you may be eligible for a supplement.

Care allowance

In the Netherlands you are obliged to take out health insurance. For the health insurance you pay a monthly premium. In order to meet the costs of the premium, you can, if you meet certain conditions, receive a supplement.

Fiscal benefits for private individuals

In The Netherlands there are a number of deductions, benefits and other arrangements with which the government offers fiscal benefits. The question remains what the situations are that you can be eligible for these tax benefits. In the often confusing maze of fiscal laws and regulations it is easy...

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