Do you work alongside benefits in Tilburg? Then the 'income accumulation scheme' from the Participation Act (formerly WWB) applies. In Tilburg, you may retain 100% of your benefit for income up to the benefit level. Above that, the municipality deducts the excess: fully up to 150% of the norm, and thereafter 50%. For part-time workers in Tilburg, there is an accumulation period of 6 months in which additional income counts less heavily, to stimulate work in this region with many part-time jobs in the textile and care sectors.
Example for a single person in Tilburg: with €1,200 gross monthly income, you retain €1,140.71 benefit minus €59.29 (the excess), so total €1,081.42. Self-employed persons (ZZP'ers) in Tilburg must report their quarterly profit to the municipality; the average income is included in the calculation. Partner income is halved.
The Participation Act stimulates work in Tilburg: the municipality offers trajectories via Team Work and Income such as 'Werkpad Tilburg' with retention of benefit, including subsidies for employers in the region. Reporting is mandatory via Werk.nl or directly with the municipality of Tilburg. Failure to report? Recovery plus 100% fine. In 2023, 17% of Tilburg benefit payments stopped due to work income, higher than the national average due to local jobs in logistics and hospitality. Combine with allowances for maximum benefit; calculate via the Nibud tool or the Tilburg benefit calculator on tilburg.nl.
Local tip: Contact Werkplein Tilburg for personal advice and workshops on income accumulation.