Pensioners from a number of international organisations (e.g. EPO, ESTEC, NATO) who retired after 2010, will receive a choice form from the Dutch tax authorities around this time. With this form a choice can be made between the balance method and the splitting method (see previous news items). After choosing, the pensioner receives a settlement […]
On 5 and 6 June 2016, you are welcome to visit the studios of artists participating in the Art route Buren. This year, I will not participate as an artist myself, but I can recommend a visit to the other artists. Not only for the surprising art, but also to get acquainted with the Betuwe […]
In September 2013 a pension compromise between the Dutch tax authorities and the EPO Pensioners Association was concluded. The compromise dealt with the situation that in the past pension contributions were deducted from the net salary. This situation not only concerns EPO, but also a number of other international organisations, like ESTEC and NATO. The […]
Despite having enjoyed an exempt salary for many years, your pension will usually be subject to tax. The tax allowance and the tax adjustment or partial compensation will therefore also be included in the tax levy. Depending on the tax burden, income tax can amount to up to € 60,000 a year. It is also […]
If you lodged an objection to the tax assessments for the years 2006-2009, pay extra attention when you receive your tax form for 2010 and 2011! You should lodge your objection to the 2010 or 2011 tax assessment promptly in order to maintain your rights if you opt for the splitting method that was concluded […]
The conclusion to the objections regarding the pension judgement is now imminent. Those who promptly submitted objections to the taxing of their EPO pensions can expect to receive a letter from the tax department shortly. This letter allows them to state their choice between Compromise A (the balance method) and Compromise B (the splitting method). […]
