2023-04-29 10:28:27
A record number of Dutch people will file a tax return this year. In principle, this must be done before 1 May. You can, like two million others, request a postponement. You will not easily receive a large fine if you are late, but you may have to pay interest.
Until King’s Day, 8.8 million Dutch people had filed a tax return. And the tax authorities expect the annual final sprint again this weekend: people who still file a tax return at the last minute. After that sprint, 9.5 million to 10 million declarations will be received, a spokesperson expects.
In addition, many will request a postponement if they do not manage to file a tax return before 1 May. Then they have until September 1. A request for postponement will only be rejected if you submit an application after 1 May. Or if you filed a tax return too late in previous years. 2.6 million Dutch people have now applied for a postponement, often through a tax advisor. That is a much larger number than in previous years.
This year, an unprecedented number of people will file tax returns. More than twelve million declarations may be received, while the number has remained at 9.6 million in the past two years. One of the reasons is that the Tax and Customs Administration has invited many more people to file a tax return this year.
In addition, many fill in a tax return uninvited, because they can get money back. The Tax and Customs Administration recommends that you also submit a test return if you have not received an invitation. You can then see whether you will get your money back and whether it makes sense to file a declaration.
There are some drawbacks to delay
If you file a tax return before April 1, the Tax and Customs Administration promises that you will receive your tax assessment before July 1. This assessment states how much you actually receive or have to pay. Shortly afterwards, the bill will follow. If you file a tax return between April 1 and May 1, the Tax and Customs Administration will in most cases also meet the July 1 limit, says a spokesperson. But if you only file a tax return after 1 May, you may have to wait longer for your tax assessment and therefore also for the money you may receive back.
Another disadvantage is that you have to pay penalty interest due to a later settlement if you still owe money to the tax authorities. For the time after July 1, you pay an interest of 4 percent on top of the amount you already have to pay. These are usually not very high amounts. The height depends on how long it took. For example, if you have to pay 500 euros and it takes three months before an assessment is received, it will cost you 5 euros.
If you get money back and you have filed a tax return so late that there is no assessment before 1 July, you will not receive any interest. After all, you were too late yourself.
Fine for late declaration will not follow on 2 May
By filing a tax return quickly or requesting a postponement, you also avoid a fine for a late tax return. Although you will not receive that fine immediately if you have not yet filed a declaration at the beginning of May.
First, at the end of May, you will receive a reminder that you still have to file a declaration. If you do not respond to this, you will receive a reminder at the end of July. There are no costs involved yet.
If you do not respond to this, an attack will be imposed. The Tax and Customs Administration tries to estimate how much tax you should receive or pay. There is then a fine of 385 euros. If you have been late more than once, the fine may increase further.
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