Tax Return in Germany: Deadlines and Important Notes
Filing a tax return is part of everyday life for many people—yet there is often uncertainty about who is required to file and which deadlines apply. The key distinction to understand first is between mandatory and voluntary filing. Anyone who is required to submit a tax return must generally file it with the tax office […]
Increase in the Belgian minimum wage
As of 1 April 2026, the Belgian minimum wage has been increased. The guaranteed average minimum monthly income now amounts to €2,189.81 gross per month. This is the statutory minimum; employers are therefore not permitted to pay a lower wage to full-time employees aged 18 and over. However, sectors may agree on higher minimum wages […]
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 […]
Webinar: Cross-border inheritance law Netherlands-Germany
Border Information Points are organising free webinars on May 18. Inheritance law can quickly become very complicated, particularly in a cross-border context. For example, what happens if you are a Dutch national living in Germany and receive an inheritance from the Netherlands? In which country do you then have to pay inheritance tax? And how […]
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 […]
Important changes for 2026 in the border region: minimum wage, child benefits and mini-jobs
As of 1 January 2026, several important changes will come into effect in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. These changes are particularly relevant for people who live or work across borders. They concern, among other things, the minimum wage, child benefits and the income threshold for mini-jobs. Below, we provide an overview of the most […]
Change for cross-border commuters NL-D for teleworking (home office) entered into force
New rules on the taxation of cross-border commuters between Germany and the Netherlands came into force at the turn of the year 2025/2026. In future, those who work partly from home will have to keep a precise record of the days on which they work in their country of residence. Above a certain threshold, this […]
Tax and Benefits Authorities to Change Bank Account as of 1 May 2026
The Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) and the Benefits Office (Dienst Toeslagen) will switch from ING to Rabobank on 1 May 2026. As a result, the bank account for payments will change. Until the transition takes place in May 2026, the current account number will remain valid. After the transition, the new account number will be […]