Government & admin
Applying for Kwijtschelding: Dutch Tax Remission
On a low income, you may not have to pay your municipal and water taxes at all. Here is how kwijtschelding works and the Dutch to apply for it.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Government & admin
Reading the Blue Envelope: Dutch Tax Letters Decoded
That blue envelope on your doormat is from the Dutch tax office. Here is what the blauwe envelop means, the key words, and why the date matters.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Work & business
Dutch Text and WhatsApp Replies to the Gemeente and Tax Office
Got a Dutch message from the gemeente or Belastingdienst? Here are the words, phrases, and short reply templates to respond confidently in Dutch.
Lawrence Arya··4 min