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File your Dutch Income Tax Return 2012 for 125 euros
27 February 2013, by IamExpat SpotterBlue Umbrella offers a unique online Income Tax Return filing system for a flat fee of 125 euros (incl. VAT), and automatically extends the deadline of April 1st to October 1st, 2013.
How it works
› Sign up for your personal and secure "MyBlue Portal"
› Log into your "MyBlue Portal"
› Complete the online tax questionnaire and file your income tax return through the online tax preparation form in plain English, quickly and easily.
The Blue Umbrella tax advisors will:
› Review your tax questionnaire before it is submitted to the Dutch Tax Office
› Identify areas in the tax code that may require closer scrutiny in order for you to benefit optimally.
Deadline
Your income tax 2012 is due April 1, 2013. However, if you let Blue Umbrella prepare and file your income tax, you will automatically receive an extension until October 1, 2013.
Income Tax Return Fee
The individual, non-business, income tax return flat fee (irrespective of income tax filing type or 30% ruling) is:
› 125 euros (incl. VAT) for a single application
› 175 euros (incl. VAT) for a combined application (including your partner).

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Sign up for "Blue Letter"
By signing up for the "Blue Letter" service, you receive all your tax correspondence online, on your "MyBlue Page." Every time you receive a new letter from the Dutch Tax Office, Blue Umbrella informs you in plain English what you need to do, keeping you informed about requests from the Dutch Tax Office and helping you comply with Dutch tax regulations.
The Blue Umbrella Affiliate Program
Earn cash rewards by inviting a friend to Blue Umbrella’s "Blue Tax" programme. If your friends let Blue Umbrella file their income tax return (irrespective of which year), then you will receive 25 euros.
For more information, please visit www.blueumbrella.nl and join their facebook page.


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