17 maart 2002

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All that work made me think about my current situation. As you may know I still work as a tax adviser at an accounting firm. This weekend I decided (after talking with my wife of course), that I am going to quit my job and dedicate myself, as much as possible, to the needs of expatriates.

I like to give the best service possible. That means I would like to visit my cliënts if they wish and to answer all questions and emails as soon as possible. At the moment I am able to visit many cliënts, but not everybody. That's what I don't like. To fill in all forms quicker I simply need more time to spend. In the current situation I have to spend to much time working for my employer and sitting in an office. I'd rather really help people. Since expatriates aren't familiar with our tax system and need friendly, fast and simple help (which is not to expensive) I believe my work is more appreciated by you (as an expatriate) then if I spend my time at an office for my employer. 

But starting completely for myself involves some extra risk. That's why I hope you offer me your trust. If you know other expatriates who need help, just let them contact me. I would really appreciate it.

So, if you already sent me your information I will try to fill in your tax form(s) as soon as possible. If you are, for any reason, in a hurry, please let me know.

I also would like to thank you for all the nice comments I received about my website and my services for expatriates. That meant a lot to me. That was the main reason I decided to completely work for myself and for you, the expatriates. But if you have any wish or suggestion regarding my website and the information it contains, just let me know and I will adjust the website. I made the website in English especially for you (which wasn't easy for me).

Thanks, and hope to keep hearing from you.

In The Netherlands not everybody has to fill in a tax form. You will only have to fill in a form if the tax office believes you owe them money or if there is any other reason. So if the tax office believes you don't have any income which is not already being taxed in your salary you might not receive a tax form. In that case there is no problem, since you didn't receive a form, you won't have to return it before 1 april.

If you do have extra income, like a company car, you will have to fill in a tax form. If you didn't receive one you have to request one. Also, if you can claim some tax deductions, for example because you bought a house, and you didn't receive a form, just request one.

It's also possible to request a provisonal refund for the current year if you bought a house. Some costs are deductible, like the interest on the mortgage, cost for the notary etc.

• Standard tax credit
• Child credit
• Extra child credit
• Combination credit

The standard tax credit of € 1.576 can be claimed by each individual. It is calculated in your salary. If you (or your partner) don't have a salary you can claim it seperately by sending a tax form to the tax office. So you don't even have to work for getting a tax refund! If you think you can get a refund contact me.

You can get a (extra) child credit of € 38 if you have a child. If you have a child and you work you can also claim the combination credit of € 190.

Kind regards,

Arjan Enneman