Money
When you work in the Netherlands, you start earning money. Until you find work, you can get financial support from the government. You will find information on this page about your income.
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Filing tax returns in the Netherlands with an asylum residence permit
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Most people in the Netherlands have to file a tax return every year. 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 information you need in this step-by-step guide.
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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.
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.
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