NetherlandsInstanties 33 · Public bodies and agencies

Rosa has a very low income. She cannot pay the municipal tax. What can she do?

In the exam (Dutch)

Rosa heeft een heel laag inkomen. Ze kan de belasting van de gemeente niet betalen. Wat kan ze doen?

  1. aNot open the tax bill and throw it awayDe aanslag niet openmaken en weggooien
  2. bBorrow the money from the food bankHet geld lenen van de voedselbank
  3. cAsk the municipality to waive the taxKwijtschelding aanvragen bij de gemeenteCorrect answer

Why?

With a low income you can apply for a tax waiver (kwijtschelding). Then you do not have to pay some municipal taxes, or not all of them.

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