The government wants to radically overhaul the Box 3 tax system to appease right-wing parties. The Tax Authority probably won’t be able to handle that at all. And it throws the door wide open to tax avoidance. The solution? A simple and lower tax....
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What stood out amid the deluge of Prinsjesdag documents and the General Debate? 10 observations on the budget, a potentially even sharper decline in purchasing power, the Christian Union’s striking stance, and the many lobbying successes from the business community....
No political party dares to question the ever-more-expensive welfare state. But the VVD’s youth wing, JOVD, is now making waves. According to them, the AOW should be abolished, mortgage interest deductions and rental subsidies should be eliminated, and healthcare spending should be cut....
Unions are protesting the dismantling of social security. But where will the money come from? The government spends a lot of money on benefits because wages aren't really high enough. A living wage as a solution....
Politicians have forgotten how to cut spending. As a result, not only is the government getting bigger, but healthcare and Social Security are increasingly crowding out investment in the future. So it’s time for a major reform program. But how do you turn the tide?...
As an economic storm looms over the Netherlands, the government is working on a modest stimulus package. They’re doing everything they can to avoid disrupting the budget too much. But what’s really needed are bold measures. The government is growing too fast, living beyond its means, and investing too little....