NetherlandsInstanties 35 · Public bodies and agencies
How long is it best to keep your annual statement (jaaropgave) and other tax papers?
In the exam (Dutch)
Hoe lang bewaar je je jaaropgave en andere belastingpapieren het beste?
- aUntil you have read themTot je ze gelezen hebt
- bOne monthEen maand
- cAt least 5 yearsMinstens 5 jaarCorrect answer
Why?
The Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) can still ask questions or send an extra tax bill up to 5 years later. Then you need your papers.
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Fatma gets a letter from the Tax Administration (Belastingdienst). She has to file a tax return (aangifte) for last year. By what date does that usually have to be done?Correct answer:1 May
Fatma krijgt een brief van de Belastingdienst. Ze moet aangifte doen over vorig jaar. Voor welke datum moet dat meestal klaar zijn? — 1 mei
Instanties 37
Fatma finds her tax return difficult. What is the best thing for her to do?Correct answer:Ask for help from the tax helpline
Fatma vindt haar belastingaangifte moeilijk. Wat kan ze het beste doen? — Hulp vragen bij de Belastingtelefoon
Instanties 38
What does the government use tax money for?Correct answer:For things for everyone, such as roads, schools and the police
Waarvoor gebruikt de overheid het geld van de belastingen? — Voor dingen voor iedereen, zoals wegen, scholen en politie
Instanties 39
What is healthcare allowance (zorgtoeslag)?Correct answer:Money from the government for your health insurance
Wat is zorgtoeslag? — Geld van de overheid voor je zorgverzekering
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