Mijn Belastingman

20/02/2026

Spotted in the wild - a tax ninja sticker which has made it to Spain!

Send us a message and get your sticker!

13/02/2026

Get your VAT refund faster! 🎉

Imagine an entrepreneurial conductor organising a Passion project in March. Ticket sales and fixed performance fees are invoiced in March, meaning the conductor must declare and pay VAT on that revenue in April when filing the Q1 VAT return.

Now imagine that all participating musicians send their invoices on April 1 (not unrealistic…). Under strict formal national rules, the conductor might only be allowed to deduct the input VAT on those invoices in the next VAT period — meaning the conductor temporarily finances VAT that economically belongs to the project.

Following a very recent EU ruling (Case T-689/24), that strict outcome may no longer be justified. If the performances already took place and the conductor receives the invoices before filing the VAT return, the VAT deduction may still be allowed in the original reporting period. The Court confirms that the economic reality of the transaction should prevail over purely administrative timing rules.

29/01/2026

Still haven’t filed your VAT return because you’re not sure what VAT you were supposed to charge?
You’re not alone. EU gigs + ensembles = instant VAT confusion.

Here’s a quick cheat sheet for Dutch musicians:

When do I charge VAT (BTW)?

🇳🇱 Dutch ensemble
→ 9% Dutch VAT

🇪🇺 EU ensemble (valid VAT number)
→ 0% VAT (reverse-charge)

🇧🇪 Belgian ensemble
→ No VAT (VAT-exempt under Belgian law)

🇩🇪 Most German ensembles
→ No Dutch VAT

🇪🇺 EU ensemble – no invoice
→ No Dutch VAT

🇪🇺 EU ensemble – invoice but no valid VAT number
→ No Dutch VAT

⚠️ Important (and often skipped)
If there’s no Dutch VAT or reverse-charge, the income does not go into your Dutch VAT return.

In theory, you should charge local VAT and report it via the Union scheme (OSS). Though we have heard than in practice
many musicians quietly ignore this when reverse-charge isn’t available 😉

20/01/2026

Have you received a "voorlopige aanslag" from the Belastingdienst that's asking you to pay taxes in advance?

Don’t panic — this is normal and happens when your income goes up.

Not sure what to do with it? Just reach out, we’re happy to help!

02/12/2025

🚨 Breaking news: Huurtoeslag – no maximum rent amount from 2026

🚗 Youngtimer scheme: Big changes in 2026 & 2027 which can sharply increase taxable income

💰 Box 3: Assumed return will stay at 6% (not 7.78%)

🌐 Our new website and prices: almost ready!

For more information check www.mijnbelastingman.nl

24/10/2025

It is VAT return time again, so don't miss the deadline on October 31!

If you feel like this lady looks - give us a call!

11/08/2025

Are you a US citizen living in the Netherlands and curious about your options when it comes to investing and retirement plans?

Despite strict American tax law a few options remain - get in touch with us to find out what works best for you!

23/05/2025

Did you know that you can get back source tax taken by foreign governments? Read on to see how and when this applies!

11/04/2025

💸 VAT when gigging abroad 🎶
For musicians working internationally, VAT can feel like a complicated, ever-changing puzzle. Last time we touched on B2C gigs, today we’re looking at legal ways to get rid of VAT altogether.

Part III: 🏛 VAT Exemptions—KOR, EU-KOR & the German Orchestra Loophole

1️⃣ KOR (Kleineondernemersregeling) – If your total revenue stays under €20,000, you can opt out of VAT in the Netherlands. This means:
❌ You don’t charge VAT.
❌ You can’t reclaim VAT on purchases.
❌ You can’t use reverse-charge or the ICP procedure.

2️⃣ EU-KOR – For musicians working abroad, this extends the VAT exemption to specific countries (e.g., Germany under €25,000 revenue). But watch out: You’ll need to file a quarterly report of your exempted revenue.

3️⃣ German Orchestra Exemption – Gigging with a VAT-exempt orchestra in Germany? Here’s how it works:
🎻 The orchestra is exempt under § 4 No. 20a UStG.
💶 They won’t charge VAT—but only if you’re also VAT-exempt in Germany.
📄 To get this exemption, you need to apply in the Bundesland of your first orchestra project. To prove your artistic activities send the following information to the entity in charge:
• Name & address
• Concert dates & locations
• CV
• List of artistic activities
🔗 More info, links and helpline (also in english):
https://www.touring-artists.info/en/value-added-tax/transactions-to-germany/artistic-services

⚠ ICP & EU-KOR Update (2025 Change!)
Starting Jan 1, 2025, musicians in the NL-KOR can no longer use ICP (Intra-Community Transactions). If you perform VAT-free in another EU country (e.g., Portugal), you may need to register for VAT there instead—unless you opt for EU-KOR.

04/04/2025

We are always glad to hear that our clients are happy with the service they receive! Thank you, Jeremy Bass!

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