Ministry of Finance

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The Belastingdienst logo on a window
Politics
Dutch gov't considering scrapping parent-to-child tax-free gifting scheme
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The Belastingdienst logo on a window
PoliticsBusiness
Netherlands won’t increase inheritance tax, Finance Min. says despite mounting estates
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Drones from Amsterdam-area firm DeltaQuad were used by Dutch soldiers during a "drone day" training in Oirschot, April 2026
PoliticsBusiness
Defense pushes millions into A'dam drone software company, with option for golden share
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Heineken beers at a store.
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch government's plans to tax sugary softdrinks will also make beer more expensive
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Politics
Some 20,000 parents wrongly compensated as victims of benefits scandal, sources say
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Shein online shop app on a smartphone screen
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch gov't scraps plans for own tax on packages from China; Awaiting EU import tax
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Crime
Tax Authority uncovers potential organized fraud network involving at least €6.7 million
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The Belastingdienst logo on a window
Business
Many homeowners will lose mortgage interest deduction if gov't doesn't make a decision
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mortgage application form
Business
Concerns over stricter rules for interst-only mortgages
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Heleen Herbert
Politics
Dutch gov't exploring measures against high energy, fuel prices; Not ready to take any
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Ministry of Finance in The Hague
CrimePolitics
Hack discovered at Ministry of Finance; Unclear if data was accessed
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Money laundering concept
Business
Anti-money laundering checks expensive, ineffective & discriminatory: Court of Audit
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Eelco Heinen
Politics
Finance Min. surprised coalition, officials with plans to change new Box 3 tax: Report
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Mother with a teenage daughter
Politics
Dutch officials propose cutting parents’ tax-free gift allowance for children
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Eelco Heinen
Politics
Netherlands better equipped against rising gas prices, Minister says
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Eelco Heinen
Politics
New Dutch Cabinet pulling back Box 3 asset tax plan over unrealized gain tax fears
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Eelco Eerenberg in 2022
Politics
D66 nominates Eelco Eerenberg as new State Secretary of Finance
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Belastingdienst tax blue envelope
PoliticsBusiness
Well-meaning payment pause for tax debts left benefit scandal victims in more trouble
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Tennet sign at the Diele substation in Weener, Germany
PoliticsBusiness
Germany buying stake in German branch of Dutch grid operator Tennet for €3.3 billion
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People working with tax office administrators at a Belastingdienst location in the Netherlands. 16 Jan. 2013
PoliticsBusiness
Gov't refused to explain to benefits scandal parents why they were labeled fraudsters
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The Belastingdienst logo on a window
Politics
Netherlands likely to start taxing capital gains annually by 2028
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Suitcase at an airport
PoliticsBusiness
MPs worry tourists are avoiding Dutch flight tax by departing from Germany, Belgium
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Strukton headquarters in Utrecht
CrimeBusinessSports
Dutch company involved FIFA World Cup-linked in labor exploitation in Saudi-Arabia
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Divorce
PoliticsBusinessCultureLifestyle
Nearly half of Dutch divorcees forgo pension split to avoid conflict, study finds