Socal security tick box in the Dutch tax return? Belastingdienst explains in webinar
When completing the Dutch tax return, it is important to indicate correctly whether you are socially insured in the Netherlands. In the tax form this looks like a simple tick box near the end. But it is often difficult to know: should the box be ticked or not? The Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) sees that […]
Tax return after moving to or from the Netherlands in 2025
Did you move to or from the Netherlands in 2025? Then you can file your Dutch income tax return between 1 May and 1 July 2026. You must use the special M-form for people who lived in the Netherlands for only part of the year. This form is available later than usual. Log in via […]
Tax return after moving to or from the Netherlands in 2025
Did you move to or from the Netherlands in 2025? Then you can file your Dutch income tax return between 1 May and 1 July 2026. You must use the special M-form for people who lived in the Netherlands for only part of the year. This form is available later than usual. Log in via […]
German-Dutch themed consultation day: Family benefits
Do you work as a cross-border commuter in Germany or the Netherlands and have questions about German and Dutch child benefits or parental allowances? The Border Information Points along the German-Dutch border are organising a consultation day on this topic on Wednesday 18 March 2026. During this digital consultation, you can speak directly with employees […]
Increase in the number of cross-border commuters from Germany and Belgium
CBS has published new figures on the number of cross-border workers from Belgium and Germany working in the Netherlands. In 2023, nearly 89,000 people living across the border worked in the Netherlands: 44,000 from Belgium and 45,000 from Germany. That is 2,000 more than a year earlier. Of these so-called cross-border commuters, more than 6 […]
The Netherlands amends its tax treaty with Germany for cross-border workers
The Netherlands and Germany intend to amend their tax treaty. However, this planned amendment must still be approved by both the Dutch and German parliaments. It is expected to come into force in 2026. The aim is to allow cross-border workers to work from home for a maximum of 34 days per year without having […]
German pension increases from July 2025: More money for pensioners
On 1 July 2025, German pensions for approximately 21 million pensioners will increase by 3.74% in both eastern and western Germany. This will raise the current pension value from 39.32 euros to 40.79 euros. This means, for example, that a pension of £1,000 will increase to £1,037.40. The pension adjustment ensures that pensioners participate in […]
Tax payment in Germany on Dutch pensions
A number of German tax authorities are currently actively working to urge Dutch pensioners, who have never filed a tax return in Germany, to do so retrospectively. The tax treaty between the Netherlands and Germany contains agreements on the taxation of pension benefits. For Dutch pensioners living in Germany, the following rules apply: If the […]
Help from the Dutch Tax Office with tax returns
The Tax Office offers the possibility of getting help with tax returns. This also applies to people living in Germany or Belgium who have to file a tax return in the Netherlands. When ticking help with a C- or M-iljet, the phone number of Belastingdienst Buitenland comes up: +31 55 5 385 385. This way, […]
German-Dutch thematic consultation day Family benefits on 26 March 2025
Do you work as a cross-border commuter in Germany or the Netherlands and have questions about German and Dutch family benefits or German parental benefits? On 26 March 2025, the GrensInfoPunnten along the German-Dutch border will hold a themed consultation hour on this topic. During this digital consultation hour, you can talk directly to employees […]