There is good news for anyone who takes his or her retirement seriously. That's because with the new Future Pension Act, a number of changes have been made that allow you to build up extra pension through an annuity. An annuity is the way to build up personal wealth for retirement. One important change is the increase in the annual margin.
* Dutch economy expected to grow 0.3% in 2024 and 1% in 2025 (Autumn estimate DNB) * German economy shrinks 1% in 2023, expected growth 2024 0.4% * Gas and electricity prices remain stable * Unemployment 3.6% (366,000)
Dear esteemed readers, On behalf of the entire team, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! As we close the year 2023, we would like to reflect on the valuable collaborations we have been privileged to experience. In 2023, we have experienced highlights together, overcome challenges and celebrated successes. Your trust and commitment have made our journey extra special.
The election results are still reverberating. It was just a month ago that we didn't know what we were seeing when the results of the exit poll appeared on the screen. Not much later we got to witness Frans Timmermans' Greek tragedy in a hall in Amsterdam, surrounded by GL-PvdA fans. They had to hold each other, he told his audience. Something terrible had apparently happened. War in Ukraine? Gaza? Climate? Poverty in the Netherlands? No, the election results. Once again, I didn't understand a thing.
* Remember the 6% interest payment on paper donations * Untaxed mileage allowance in 2024 to a maximum of €0.23 * Untaxed VAT services? Consider the pro-rata application for the VAT pre-deduction
Withholding agents and non-withholding agents who paid amounts to non-entrepreneurs or non-employee (notional) persons in 2023 must submit these payments to third parties (UBD) to the Tax and Customs Administration by February 1, 2024. Source: Taxlive, Tax Office 19-12-2023
• Dutch economy expected to grow 0.1% in 2023 and 0.3% in 2024 (Autumn estimate DNB) • German economy shrinks 0.1% this year, expected growth 2024 0.4% • Gas and electricity prices remain stable • Unemployment 3.6% (366,000) • Chamber of Commerce: more stoppers and bankruptcies, fewer start-ups
He has turned 60, our Geert from Venlo. And nuance has reached him too. That is considered very pleasant by many. Apparently, his ideas have more fans than you would think, but he has not been able to elevate them to generally accepted views because of his sharp wording. The way he talks about the risks of Islam now, even (moderate) Muslims will be willing to listen to him. Then you get into a dialogue and start solving problems together.