Dutch taxes

Its that time of year again when your agency or payroll company tries to con you out of between Euro 300 and Euro 400 to complete your tax return. (By law they need to provide you with a Jaaropgraaf for each employer in this tax year).

There is really no need to pay anything!

Start by going to www.digid.nl and request a digital-ID. You will need an email account, a dutch mobile, and a valid Dutch address to get the conformation code and enter it into the site. First create a username and you should instantly receive a text message with a validation code. Enter your address details and after about three days you should receive a letter with your activation code, which you simply enter into the site.
Now you have your digid (username and password) download the latest Belastingdienst software and enter your totals from the jaaropgraaf. Many Dutch people will be willing to help you with this and it only takes a few minutes to enter all your information, and if you only do part of it, the data is saved and you can resume from where you left off.

Once you are happy with your figures print and save a copy and then hit "submit". You are now asked for your Digid credentials and then your data is transmitted to the Belastingdienst and you receive an instant receipt code, which you should also keep.