Money
If you have any questions about opening bank accounts or living allowance, you can read more on this page about Dutch banks, the rules regarding living allowance and about taxes and allowances.
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This is how tax returns work in the Netherlands if you fled from Ukraine
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You have to file a tax return every year in the Netherlands. A tax return is the submission of your income and expenses to the Tax Administration so they can calculate how much tax you have to pay or get back. Read how it works and what you need here.
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What can you do if you cannot pay municipal taxes?
As a resident of a municipality in the Netherlands, you have to pay various taxes, such as waste collection, sewerage and water board taxes. Do you have a low income? Then sometimes you can pay less or no tax; this is called 'kwijtschelding' (waiver). In this article you can read which taxes you have to pay and how you can apply for a waiver.
Good and cheap shopping in the Netherlands
In some countries, when people think of discounts, they think of products that are almost past their expiration date or are not so good anymore. That can give a negative feeling. In the Netherlands, this is different. Here, discount means shopping smart. In this article you will read how the Dutch look at discounts and how you can shop safely and cheaply.
What is on your payslip?
If you have a job and get a salary every month, then you are employed. You then get a payslip from your employer every month. This is an overview of how your salary is structured. This payslip not only shows how much money you get, but also how much tax you pay for what. In this article you can read what else is on your payslip and why it is important.
This is how to open a bank account in the Netherlands
If you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (RTB), you can open a bank account in the Netherlands. Here you will find information on how to open a Dutch payment account.
Living allowance and own financial contribution to the reception centre if you have fled from Ukraine
Have you fled Ukraine and fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (RTB)? Then you will probably get money from the Dutch government for food, clothing and other personal expenses. Do you have a job? Then you will not receive living allowance and you will help pay for your reception.
General allowances
On this page you will find more information about the different types of allowances in the Netherlands.
Allowances when you have children
If you have an income from work and 1 or more children, you may be entitled to special allowances. Allowances are additional income you can get from the government if you have an income. The amount of the allowance depends on the amount of your income.
These are the different types of taxes you pay in the Netherlands
On this page you will find more information about creating a DigiD and the different types of taxes in the Netherlands
Insurance
In the Netherlands, you can take out different types of insurance to protect yourself and your belongings. Some insurances are mandatory. Other insurances are useful to have. On this page you can read which insurances there are.
Scams in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there are people who try to trick others into getting money or personal information. This is called fraud. Anyone can become a victim, including people who are new to the Netherlands. That is why it is important to know how scams work, what forms they take and what you can do if it happens to you.
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