Apply for remission

Apply for remission 

There are rules and conditions you must meet to qualify for remission. Remission means you do not have to pay the tax assessment, or you only have to pay a portion of it. For example, you have up to 6 months after paying your tax bill to apply for remission. You must also provide us with all the information we need. Below, we explain what information you need to include with your request.

What information do we need for tax relief?

We need information to determine whether you qualify for tax relief. We will ask you questions about this. You receive one tax assessment per household. That is why we also ask for information about your household when you submit your application. We consider three factors.

1. Your income

Income refers to how much money you earn. To qualify for remission, your income must be around the level of public assistance or lower. When reviewing your remission application, we consider factors such as:

• Salary or benefits
• Spousal and child support received
• Child-related budget received

2. Your fixed expenses

Fixed expenses are costs you incur. When reviewing your application for remission, we consider:

• Rent or mortgage payment minus housing allowance
• Health insurance premium minus healthcare allowance
• Childcare expenses minus childcare allowance
• Payment plan for other taxes
• Spousal and child support paid

Is anyone a student? If so, we include certain additional costs as expenses.
 

3. Your assets

Assets refer to how much property and money you have. For a application, we ask for:

• The combined balance of all your bank accounts.
• The number of cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles. We also ask for their value.
• Your housing situation. Do you own or rent your home? If you own your home, we also ask if there is any equity.
   

What are the exact amounts?

We use specific amounts and numbers to determine whether you meet the rules and conditions. We call these standard amounts.