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Filing tax returns in the Netherlands with an asylum residence permit
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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.
Opening a bank account in the Netherlands
A bank account is very important in the Netherlands. You get your salary or benefits on it, pay your bills with it and can use it to store online. In this article you can read how to open a bank account and what to look out for.
This is what you need to arrange financially if your family situation changes
If your family situation changes, it can affect your income and expenses. Whether you move in together, get married, have a child, separate, or lose a partner. This article tells you what you need to do in case of family changes.
Applying for welfare benefits with an asylum residence permit
Are you out of work and do not have enough income or money in the bank to live on? Then you are probably entitled to benefits. This is a monthly payment from the government. You can read more about it on this page.
Applying for unemployment benefits if you have an asylum residence permit
If you become partially or fully unemployed, you can apply for unemployment benefits. In the Netherlands, this is called a 'WW-uitkering'. It is a temporary benefit to make up for the loss of income between your old job and a new job.
Explaining your energy bill
This video explains how the monthly amount of your energy bill is estimated. It also explains what you can do yourself to make sure you do not have to pay a lot more for your energy later.
Changes in your life can affect your income
This video explains how changes in your life can affect the money you get and spend.
The municipality pays some bills before you get your benefits
After you move into a municipality, the municipality pays some bills before you get your benefits. This video explains how that works.
Here is how to calculate your costs per month
See here how to make a list of the money you get per month and what you have to pay.
All about DigiD
Here, Steffie explains what DigiD is, how to apply for DigiD and how to use it.
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