Taxes & Benefits

Toeslagen and Tax Returns

3 Steps to Complete

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Apply for Zorgtoeslag

Get up to €129/month back

📌 What

Apply for healthcare allowance (zorgtoeslag) if you have low/middle income.

💡 Why

Free money from the government! If you earn under ~€38,000/year, you can get back up to €129/month toward your health insurance costs.

🎯 How

Apply via Belastingdienst.nl with DigiD. You need: BSN, Dutch health insurance, Dutch bank account. Processing takes 4-8 weeks. Payments are retroactive to your application date.

Check Huurtoeslag Eligibility

Rent allowance for social housing

📌 What

Check if you qualify for rent allowance (huurtoeslag).

💡 Why

If your rent is below €880/month and income is low, you might get significant money back.

🎯 How

Requirements: Rent €200-€880/month, income below ~€27,000 (single) or ~€36,000 (couple), age 18+. Most expat rentals exceed these limits, but check anyway. Apply via Belastingdienst.nl.

File Your Tax Return

Deadline: May 1st each year

📌 What

File your annual tax return (aangifte inkomstenbelasting) by May 1st.

💡 Why

You might get money back! Many expats are owed refunds. Also required by law.

🎯 How

Log into Belastingdienst.nl with DigiD from March 1st. Much is pre-filled. Check deductions: commuting costs, study costs, mortgage interest. If you arrived mid-year, you'll likely get a refund due to lower annual income. Consider a tax advisor for your first year.