A tax refund is money that you get money from Belastingdienst after you have paid too much tax.
If you work in the Netherlands, you pay tax on your salary. In some cases you pay more tax than you need to. If you get a Dutch tax refund, you get this money back from Belastingdienst. You request a tax refund by filing your tax return every year. It does not cost you anything.
Everyone who works and pays tax in the Netherlands might be able to get money back. This includes EU migrants who do temporary work in the Netherlands. If you did not work for part of the year, you probably have the right to a tax refund. That is why it is always a good idea to file a tax return.
To request a tax refund, file a tax return with Belastingdienst. You can do this online on Mijn Belastingdienst. Log in with your DigiD. If you do not have a DigiD, ask Belastingdienst or a specialised aid organisation to help you. Make sure you have your payslips and annual statements close at hand.
Once you have filed your tax return, Belastingdienst checks your details. If you get some money back, it will usually be paid into your bank account within a few months. How long this takes depends on how complete your information is. Always keep every letter and e-mail you receive from Belastingdienst.
You will only know this for certain after you have filed your tax return. Many people who only worked for part of the year have a right to a Dutch tax refund. You might get money back even if you have not earned much. This is why it is always a good idea to file a tax return.
To file a tax return, you need a DigiD, your annual statements and in some cases your payslips. If you do not have a DigiD, you can ask Belastingdienst for help. Aid organisations and unions can also help you. Belastingdienst uses the information you provide to calculate how much tax you will get back.
Yes. You can get free help with filing your tax return. You can make an appointment with Belastingdienst or get help from Belastingdienst over the phone. You can also visit a Work in NL information point for explanations in simple language. This makes filing your tax return easier and simpler.
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