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Having an M form filled in after emigration and immigration
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Paper M-form source of frustration and errors due to complexity
The printed M form consists of about 100 difficult questions. This makes it easy to make a mistake when filling in the form. Do you want to save tax and avoid a tug-of-war with the tax authorities? Make use of our expertise. You are guaranteed to benefit from it.
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- Never pay too much or double and avoid additional taxes
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When does an M-bill apply?
If you emigrate or immigrate, you simply have to file an income tax return in the Netherlands. Both for the 'domestic' and 'foreign' months. The tax authorities combine these declarations and ask all the questions you may have. That is why the M form is so extensive and complex.
Usually you receive the M-form automatically, sometimes you don't.
As soon as you register or deregister in the Key Register of Persons (BRP), the Tax and Customs Administration is notified. In principle, you will therefore receive the tax return form automatically. This sometimes goes wrong. In that case, you have to request the form yourself.
Only intermediaries can handle the tax return and the M-bill digitally
You can only fill in the form physically (with a pen) and send it by post. This means you have no insight into the outcome. Do you want certainty? We have specific declaration software. We use it to look at various scenarios for you and show you the result.
6 reasons why doing it yourself is risky
1. Domestic and foreign taxpayer
For the months you live in the Netherlands, you are subject to domestic tax. And for the months abroad, you are subject to foreign tax.
- As a domestic tax payer you declare your worldwide income. It is then important to know whether you can get a deduction or an exemption for your foreign wages, house or dividend, because the Netherlands has a treaty with that country. If there is no treaty, the 'Double Taxation Avoidance Decree' applies.
- As a non-resident taxpayer, you only declare your Dutch income, assets and liabilities. But you can also be a 'qualifying foreign taxpayer'. In that case the rules are different.
2. The conservatory tax
In order to prevent tax evasion, the tax authorities impose a conservatory tax for example:
- accrued pension rights
- annuity insurances
- significant importance
Most errors occur when reporting the value for this tax. There are also quite a few rules and exceptions. Make sure you are well informed about this.
3. Errors and delays in postal delivery
It often takes a long time before the M-form arrives by post. It also gets lost regularly. In that case the tax return form has to be sent again.
4. Remains connected to the Netherlands after emigration
Are you moving abroad, but your partner or family is staying in the Netherlands? It is possible that an M form is not applicable to you because, in exceptional situations, you remain fully liable to pay national tax.
5. Own company
If you have a business, get good advice before you leave.
- A sole proprietorship cannot continue to exist in the Netherlands, unless there is a permanent establishment from which you supply goods or services. Think of a shop, salon or workshop.
- A company can remain in the Netherlands, as long as it is managed from the Netherlands. This can be done by appointing someone to take care of the day-to-day affairs and decisions. We work together with trust offices for this. If your company remains in the Netherlands, be alert to paying double taxation.
6. Social insurance
Many emigrants forget that they pay premiums for the Dutch national insurance until the date of departure. If you work as an employee, your employer will deduct the contribution from your salary. The Tax Administration will then offset this against your income tax return.
- If, after emigration, you no longer receive income from the Netherlands, your Dutch national insurance will lapse (unless you are a diplomat or civil servant). This means, for example, that you will no longer accrue AOW.
- If you still have income from the Netherlands after you leave, you will sometimes remain compulsorily insured. For example, if you are a member of the military. Or if you have a secondment certificate because your employer has sent you to another country.
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