Category Archives: Dutch Laws, Taxes and Bureaucracy

Global Tax : Inescapable and Unrelenting

Posted on February 22, 2012 by wordgeyser

It’s February and there’s that sinking feeling in my stomach. Not the winter blues, instead the gargantuan beast from hell, the preparation of the annual tax returns. You can’t forget about it, or pretend it’s not happening, stick fingers in your … Continue reading →

The Dutch 30% Tax Rule and International Teachers

Posted on December 12, 2011 by wordgeyser

I’ve written about the Dutch 30% tax ruling before, a topic foremost in most expats’ minds during the annual tax period. This year the topic gained the status of national debate when the junior tax minister, Frans Weekers, considered introducing an income … Continue reading →

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Dutch Car Insurance: Standing Up To Intimidation

Posted on November 18, 2011 by wordgeyser

I have just had a very interesting discussion with the insurance agent dealing with our stolen car. Whilst I would love to on move on to lighter topics of an uplifting nature, the wheels that are the insurance company have ground … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Culture, Dutch Laws, Taxes and Bureaucracy, Expat Experiences, Personal challenges | Tagged bullying and intimidation, Business, car insurance in the Netherlands, dealing with bullies, Dutch car insurance, Insurance, insurance claims in the netherlands, Insurance policy, standing up for yourself | 7 Comments

Dutch Car Insurance: You’re On Your Own

Posted on November 16, 2011 by wordgeyser

We all have those times when negative energy seems to stick to us like glue, overshadowing everyday life with lethargy, leaving us dispirited and resentful without fully understanding why. It saps strength and creativity, sucking away fun and joy as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Culture, Dutch Laws, Taxes and Bureaucracy, Family Life, Personal challenges | Tagged car insurance in Holland, car theft in Holland, dealing with Dutch insurance companies, Dutch car insurance, insurance policies for cars, stolen vehicles and insuance companies | 7 Comments

Silver Linings: Two Sides to Every Coin

Posted on October 11, 2011 by wordgeyser

You may have noticed I’ve been AWOL over the past week, but maybe that’s an arrogance on my part. Perhaps other things have piqued your interest during my absence and you’ve moved on and engaged with other things. Despite rumours … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Laws, Taxes and Bureaucracy, Personal challenges | Tagged car insurance in the Netherlands, challenging yourself, facing your fears, fear of failure, finding silver linings, moving on | 7 Comments

Grand Theft Auto : The Bureaucracy Begins

Posted on September 26, 2011 by wordgeyser

. . . a continuation from previously, when I entered our secure garage to find my car gone . . . There was an awful blank moment when the enormity of the empty space hit me like a train. Where … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Culture, Dutch Laws, Taxes and Bureaucracy, Expat Experiences | Tagged car insurance in Holland, car thfet in Holland, Dutch insurance companies, reporting a stolen vehicle | 4 Comments

Grand Theft Auto : And Not The Computer Game

Posted on September 24, 2011 by wordgeyser

I know many of you will be wondering where I’ve been, why there have been no entertaining posts to read and absorb over morning coffee for most of the past week. My apologies; I take my coffee duties seriously and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dutch Culture, Dutch Laws, Taxes and Bureaucracy, Expat Experiences | Tagged car insurance in the Netherlands, car theft, car theft in the netherlands, expat experiences with cars, having your car stolen | 4 Comments

Dutch News Round Up : Are They Serious?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by wordgeyser

It’s a fabulous Friday, the sun is shining, I’m in a frivolous mood and feeling flippant. And no, I haven’t been enjoying a liquid lunch. For a change I thought it might be fun to comment on a few snippets … Continue reading →

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Expat Tax: What the Dutch Really Think

Posted on September 9, 2011 by wordgeyser

Catching up on the Dutch news today I was stopped in my tracks by an item headed ‘Minister to stop 30% tax ruling . . .’ and didn’t read any further. For those who don’t know (and why would you?) … Continue reading →

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And I thought the Dutch Were Tolerant

Posted on June 29, 2011 by wordgeyser

Last night after a day driving down and around Victoria BC, we settled with our hosts to watch a movie. Nothing too challenging but with enough entertainment value to stop us drifting off to sleep. John Grisham’s The Rainmaker suited … Continue reading →

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Filed and Finished – Finally

Posted on April 13, 2011 by wordgeyser

I have to admit to feeling a little pleased with myself today. I wouldn’t go so far as to say smug because that would be tempting the fates, we don’t have to poke them with a stick to get their … Continue reading →

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Dutch Death and Taxes: Where There’s a Will There’s a Lawyer

Posted on April 10, 2011 by wordgeyser

This week has seen the Captain and I have our annual meeting with our Dutch and US accountants – enough angst to put both of us in need of a long vacation somewhere warm, with hammocks, and 24-hour room service. … Continue reading →

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Dutch Rules and Regulations

Posted on April 7, 2011 by wordgeyser

There’s no getting away from it, the Dutch are a nation managed by infinite rules and regulations. They are there for a reason, they work and are immoveable. Even Moses would have had a tough time without the Ten Commandments in … Continue reading →

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Leash Laws and Dog Wardens

Posted on March 2, 2011 by wordgeyser

The bell tolls long and loud for all Dutch dog owners from 1 March through to 1 August. The annual leash laws mean rather than running freely through public parks and woodland (in slow motion with the theme to Chariots of … Continue reading →

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Life’s Certainties: the Dutch and Taxes

Posted on January 25, 2011 by wordgeyser

It’s January and there’s that sinking feeling in my stomach. Not the winter blues, nor the realisation that the New Years Resolution to lose 10 lbs by the end of the month is a lost cause. No, this is the gargantuan … Continue reading →

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