Income tax return (aangifte inkomstenbelasting)
For employees, pensioners, homeowners and fiscal partners. We look for the deductions you may not know about: mortgage interest on your own home, healthcare costs, gifts, alimony.
Help with your Dutch tax return, in English
Living in Nootdorp, Ypenburg, Leidschenveen, Delft or The Hague and not sure what the Belastingdienst wants from you? Vieveen A.B.C. is a small tax and accounting office in Nootdorp, run by the same person since 1994. We file Dutch income tax returns for internationals, explain the blue envelopes in plain English and sort out your benefits — in person or entirely remotely.
Book a free introductory meetingDo you have to file a Dutch tax return?
You must file if the Belastingdienst sends you an invitation — the aangiftebrief, usually in February. Even without one you are expected to file if you owe tax, and you will want to file if you are due a refund: for example because you only worked part of the year, paid mortgage interest on your own home, or had high healthcare costs.
The tax year is the calendar year. The return opens on 1 March and is normally due by 1 May. If you need more time, an extension is possible, provided you ask for it before 1 May.
What we do for you
Everything a private individual needs from a tax office, with one person who knows your situation.
Provisional assessment (voorlopige aanslag)
Get your refund spread over the year instead of once a year — or avoid a large bill afterwards when your income or situation changes.
Benefits (toeslagen)
Healthcare, rent and childcare benefit: applying, keeping your estimated income up to date, and dealing with a repayment letter.
Letters from the Belastingdienst
An assessment, a request for information or a reminder you don't understand? We read it, explain it in plain English and respond on your behalf.
Inheritance and gift tax
Inheritance tax (erfbelasting) and gift tax (schenkbelasting) returns, filed carefully and within the deadlines.
Tax advice when life changes
Buying a home, becoming fiscal partners, moving, retiring: what it means for your taxes, explained before it happens.
How it works
Getting acquainted
We start with a free, no-obligation conversation. You talk, we listen.
Tailored agreements
You hear exactly what we will do and what it costs, before we start. No surprises.
We take care of it
You hand over your documents, we handle the rest — and keep you informed.
What to have ready
For most returns we need the documents below. Not sure you have everything? Send what you do have — we will tell you what is missing.
- Your annual income statement(s) — the jaaropgaaf from your employer, the UWV or your pension fund
- Year-end statements of your bank, savings and investment accounts (the balance on 1 January)
- For homeowners: the annual mortgage statement and the WOZ value of your home
- Receipts for healthcare costs, gifts to registered charities, or alimony paid
- Details of your fiscal partner and children, if any
- Last year's return, if you have one
Where we work
The office is in Nootdorp, between The Hague and Delft — ten minutes from Ypenburg and Leidschenveen. Clients come from Nootdorp, Pijnacker, Delfgauw, Ypenburg, Leidschenveen, Den Haag, Zoetermeer, Delft, Rijswijk, Voorburg, Leidschendam and Berkel en Rodenrijs, and because most of the work is done remotely, from further afield too.
Frequently asked questions
Do you speak English?
Yes. Meetings, emails and explanations are in English whenever you prefer. The return itself is filed in Dutch, as the Belastingdienst requires — you don't need to read it.
Can everything be done remotely?
Yes. Most clients send their documents by email; we prepare the return, explain the outcome and file it once you have approved it. You are also welcome at the office in Nootdorp.
Do I have to file a Dutch tax return at all?
If the Belastingdienst sends you an invitation letter (aangiftebrief), yes — even if you expect to owe nothing. Without a letter you are still expected to file if you owe tax, and you will want to file if you are due a refund. If in doubt, ask us; checking takes a few minutes.
I moved to the Netherlands this year. Is my return different?
Yes. The return for the year you arrive or leave is a separate form (the M-form) and covers only part of the year. Tell us your situation when you get in touch and we will let you know how we can help.
I have the 30% ruling. Do I still need to file?
The ruling is applied by your employer through payroll; whether you also have to file a return depends on your situation and on whether the Belastingdienst invites you to. Ask us and we will check.
I missed the 1 May deadline. What now?
File as soon as possible. The Belastingdienst sends a reminder first, then a final notice, and can impose a fine after that. Get in touch and we will sort it out.
What does it cost?
It depends on your situation: a return with only employment income is less work than one with a home, savings or several sources of income. You get a clear quote before we start, and the introductory meeting is free.
Ready to hand over your Dutch tax return?
Call, email or send the form. The introductory meeting is free, and you will know what we can do for you and what it costs before anything starts.