I live in NL with my Dutch bf with a partnership visa. I work full time. My salary in 2008 was about EUR 37,000 and that was the only in come I had. I don’t own any property so I guessed my tax situation is quite simple.

Earlier this year, my bf helped me to fill in my tax return for 2008 via a programe downloaded from Belastingdienst website. In the end, the programe calculated and said I don’t have anymore tax obiligation but won’t receive any tax back either. After a while, I’ve received a letter from Belastingdienst somewhat confirming the situation and said they would investigate and get back.

I’ve found this very strange as I had my tax return the other years (while having the same status: partnership with my Dutchie). Back then my tax was paper–filled (so a tax officer would have to calculate manually). And I got some money back.

Before calling Belastingdienst, I would like to know about my situation. What are my tax benefits in this case? What do I expect to get back from belastingdienst. And if possible, could any one tell if I should receive tax return and if yes, how much in the below situation,

Arbeidskorting: EUR 1500
Loonheffing: EUR 10 000
Loon: EUR 37 000

Again, I am non EU national living here with partnership visa. We have no children or other dependents. I am not a home owner.


Thank you very much in advance for your advice, comments.