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.
Information

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.

Email and social media scams
In this video, you will get information about scams and fraud via email and social media.
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