Marcin Kwiatkowski

The Dutch tax system can feel like a world of its own. Especially when you have just arrived here.

I have a bachelor’s degree in International and European Law. During my studies, I became interested in Dutch law. I was especially drawn to the tax system. Tax is its own legal field. That is exactly what makes it interesting to me.

To work in Dutch tax, I needed to learn Dutch. So I came to the Netherlands. I started with an internship in tax advice. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to study tax law.As a tax specialist, you understand the law behind a situation. You also know how to translate it into a tax return.

What I enjoy most is helping people directly. In tax, you quickly see the impact of your work. You help someone with their return. The result is clear once it is filed. My work focuses on Dutch income tax. I mainly help with home-ownership deductions. These are often highest just after someone buys a house. I also help with provisional returns, worldwide income declarations and Dutch allowances.

Tax is a niche field. That is especially true for internationals. Many people have never dealt with Dutch tax before. They are often surprised by how it works. They are also surprised by how much can be sorted out.That is why I write articles. I want to give people a clear starting point. Especially internationals. So the Dutch tax system feels a little less unfamiliar.