◆ Knowledge base

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

Urgent

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?

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Extension

Apply for tax return 2025 extension

Free extension until 1 September 2026. Through us up to 1 May 2027 via the tax advisor scheme (beconregeling).

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Penalties

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.

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Seniors & AOW

Seniors

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).

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AOW

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?

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Pension

Pension and tax return 2026

Which pensions are taxed, how does the annual statement work and when do you get tax back?

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Credits

Elderly tax credit 2026: €2,035 discount

How much elderly tax credit can you get and how do you make sure you actually receive it?

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Benefits & credits

Benefits

Healthcare benefit threshold 2026 – income and amounts

What is the income limit for healthcare benefit in 2026 and how much do you receive?

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Benefits

Apply for rent benefit 2026 – step by step

When are you entitled to rent benefit and how do you apply for it?

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Benefits

Apply for childcare benefit

Everything about childcare benefit: conditions, amounts and how to apply.

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Credits

All tax credits 2026 – overview

Which tax credits exist and how much can you receive in 2026?

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Deductions & tax return

Preliminary tax refund

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?

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Preliminary tax refund

Apply for preliminary tax refund

Mortgage interest deduction paid out monthly. Average €800–€1,200 per year.

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Deductions

Deducting healthcare costs from your taxes

Which healthcare costs can you deduct and how much does it return?

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Deductions

Deducting donations from your taxes

When are donations deductible and how do you report them on your tax return?

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Tips

Tax return tips 2026

The best tips to get more back and common mistakes to avoid.

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Box 3

Box 3 savings and investments 2026

How does wealth tax in box 3 work and when does the tax-free allowance apply?

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Other & municipal

Refund

Tax refund – when and how much?

When can you expect a tax refund and how much will you get back?

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Tax return

Late with the tax return – penalties

What happens if you are late and how do you apply for an extension?

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Zaanstad

File WOZ objection in Zaanstad 2026

WOZ value too high? File an objection within 6 weeks and save on property tax (OZB).

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Zaanstad

Municipal tax waiver

Low income? You may not have to pay waste collection and sewerage charges.

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