Tax on AOW Abroad for Tilburg Residents

AOW benefits remain taxable worldwide in the Netherlands, also for residents of Tilburg, unless your new country of residence has a tax treaty with the Netherlands. In many EU countries, a source withholding tax of 25% applies, which you can offset locally. For non-EU countries, you declare the AOW as foreign income with the tax authority of your place of residence. The Netherlands levies 2% pension tax via the SVB, supplemented by box 1 levy on your total income. Tilburg retirees with voluntary AOW insurance can claim premiums as a deduction in their tax return. Avoid double taxation thanks to OECD model treaties; always check the specific treaty for your country. Carefully retain your SVB annual statement for the Tilburg Tax Office or your local equivalent. For a low AOW benefit, holiday allowance and individual supplement are tax-free, ideal for Tilburg residents with limited pension. Partners in Tilburg can opt for joint tax return to optimally offset. Emigrating from Tilburg? Stop the AOW tax after deregistration from the BRP, but immediately check the rules in your new country of residence to avoid surprises. Local tip for Tilburg: visit the Tax Desk at the City Hall at Stadhuisplein 22 for personal advice, or call Tax Office Abroad at +31 55 538 53 85. Correct declaration prevents additional assessments, fines up to 300% and stress upon your return to the Tilburg region. Keep address changes and income changes up to date for a smooth settlement.