All articles about taxes, benefits and credits
Practical explanations about tax returns, tax credits, benefits and more – written especially for seniors and first-time buyers in Zaanstad.
⏰ Deadlines & extensions 2025
Tax return 2025 deadline. 1 May 2026
The deadline is 1 May 2026. What happens if you file too late? How can we arrange it quickly for you?
Read more →Apply for tax return 2025 extension
Too late with your 2025 return? How to still file it and limit the risk of a penalty.
Read more →Late with the tax return – what now?
Which penalties do you receive and how can you prevent higher costs? We also help with late tax returns.
Read more →Seniors & AOW
Tax return for seniors 2026, complete guide
What to declare, which credits you deserve and why filing pays off, even with only state pension (AOW).
Read more →AOW and tax 2026: how much do you pay?
Is AOW taxable? Which rate applies, which credits exist and when do you get money back?
Read more →Pension and tax return 2026
Which pensions are taxed, how does the annual statement work and when do you get tax back?
Read more →Elderly tax credit 2026: €2,067 discount
How much elderly tax credit can you get and how do you make sure you actually receive it?
Read more →Benefits & credits
Healthcare benefit threshold 2026 – income and amounts
What is the income limit for healthcare benefit in 2026 and how much do you receive?
Read more →Apply for rent benefit 2026 – step by step
When are you entitled to rent benefit and how do you apply for it?
Read more →Apply for childcare benefit
Everything about childcare benefit: conditions, amounts and how to apply.
Read more →All tax credits 2026 – overview
Which tax credits exist and how much can you receive in 2026?
Read more →Deductions & tax return
Mortgage interest deduction – how does it work?
How much mortgage interest deduction do you get and how do you claim it on your tax return?
Read more →Apply for preliminary tax refund
Mortgage interest deduction paid out monthly. Average €800–€1,200 per year.
Read more →Deducting healthcare costs from your taxes
Which healthcare costs can you deduct and how much does it return?
Read more →Deducting donations from your taxes
When are donations deductible and how do you report them on your tax return?
Read more →Tax return tips 2026
The best tips to get more back and common mistakes to avoid.
Read more →Box 3 savings and investments 2026
How does wealth tax in box 3 work and when does the tax-free allowance apply?
Read more →Other & municipal
Tax refund – when and how much?
When can you expect a tax refund and how much will you get back?
Read more →Late with the tax return – penalties
What happens if you are late and how do you apply for an extension?
Read more →File WOZ objection in Zaanstad 2026
WOZ value too high? File an objection within 6 weeks and save on property tax (OZB).
Read more →Municipal tax waiver
Low income? You may not have to pay waste collection and sewerage charges.
Read more →Ready to arrange your tax refund?
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