💡 What's Happening?

If you've received a €5000 payment notice from the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst), you might assume it's a penalty. However, in many cases, these are assessments for non-filed periods rather than actual fines.

🤔 Why Are These Notices Issued?

The issue often arises due to filing frequency mismatches. Here’s what happens:
1️⃣ A business files monthly VAT returns, but the tax authority expects quarterly filings instead.
2️⃣ When the quarterly returns are not received, the system does not check whether monthly filings were submitted.
3️⃣ As a result, the tax authority automatically issues an assessment for the missing quarterly returns, leading to the €5000 notice.

🔍 How to Identify the Issue?

Check the tax letters carefully! If you see the term "Kvartaal" (meaning "Quarter") in the description, this could indicate that the tax authority expects quarterly filings instead of monthly ones.

✅ How to Fix It?

To resolve this issue:
🔹 Change the VAT filing frequency from monthly to quarterly in the tax portal (VJ).
🔹 Prepare the missing quarterly reports and ensure they are correctly filed.
🔹 Inform the Dutch Tax Authority about the frequency adjustment to prevent future notices.

⚠️ Important Notes

• This issue affects businesses that were set up for monthly filings but were expected to submit quarterly returns by the tax authority.

• If you're receiving repeated €5000 assessments despite filing VAT returns, review the frequency setup and make adjustments accordingly.

• Always keep track of tax letters to spot potential mismatches early.

💬 If you need further clarification, consult your tax advisor or reach out to the Dutch Tax Authority for confirmation.