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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.
Paying taxes
If you work or receive benefits in the Netherlands, you pay taxes. Once a year you must file your own income tax return. Read here how this works.
Apply for a DigiD to log in to Dutch government websites
In the Netherlands, you arrange many personal matters online. For example, with the Dutch government. Or for your health insurance or pension. For this you need DigiD. This article explains what DigiD is and how to apply for it.
This is how saving for your pension works in the Netherlands
If you live in the Netherlands, you are entitled to a basic pension. You can also save for extra pension. This is money you can get from a certain age when you stop working. Read here how pension saving works in the Netherlands.
Allowances for when you have children
If you have a low income and one or more children, you may be entitled to special allowances. Allowances are extra income you can get from the government if you have a low income.
Healthcare allowance to pay for your health insurance
If you have a low income, for example, because you have to live on benefits or student grants, you may be able to get healthcare allowance. This is a contribution from the government to pay for your health insurance.
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