Have you incurred significant healthcare costs in Zoetermeer that are not reimbursed? You may be able to deduct a portion from your taxes as specific healthcare costs.
What falls under specific healthcare costs?
In Zoetermeer, you can deduct certain healthcare expenses from your taxable income. These are costs that you have paid yourself and are not fully covered by your insurance.
Which healthcare costs are deductible?
- Medication on doctor's prescription
- Aids such as glasses or insoles
- Extra help at home due to illness
- Travel costs for medical visits
- Costs for a medical diet
- Extra expenses for clothing or bedding due to illness
- Own contributions for Wmo or Wlz
What is not deductible?
- Premiums for health insurance
- Deductible amounts (eigen risico)
- Costs that are fully reimbursed
- Expenses for a healthy lifestyle
Threshold amount and calculation
There is a threshold for deducting healthcare costs:
| Income threshold | Threshold amount |
|---|---|
| Up to € 8,603 | € 145 |
| € 8,603 - € 46,661 | 1.65% of your income |
| More than € 46,661 | € 770 + 5.75% over the amount above € 46,661 |
Only costs above this threshold can be deducted.
Frequently asked questions in Zoetermeer
Is the deductible (eigen risico) deductible?
No, neither the mandatory nor the voluntary deductible counts as specific healthcare costs.
Do I need to keep my receipts?
Yes, keep all proofs for at least 7 years. The Tax Authorities may request them.
Can I include my partner's costs?
Yes, healthcare costs of your tax partner and children under 27 years old may be added together.
Extra questions about healthcare costs
Which healthcare costs can I exactly deduct?
Only unreimbursed costs that fall under specific categories, such as prescribed medications, medical aids, extra help at home, travel costs for hospital visits, diet costs on prescription, extra clothing due to illness, and own contributions for Wmo/Wlz. Always keep your proof of payment.
How do I calculate my deductible healthcare costs?
First determine your threshold based on income. Up to € 8,603 it is € 145, between € 8,603 and € 46,661 it is 1.65% of your income, and above that € 770 plus 5.75% of the excess. Only the amount above the threshold is deductible via the Tax Authorities' software.
Can I deduct costs of family members?
Only for tax partners or children under 27 years old in your household. For others, such as parents, this does not apply, unless you pay their costs and they live with you. Proof is essential.
What if I don't have receipts?
Without proof, the Tax Authorities may reject your deduction. Keep invoices and statements for 7 years. Digital copies are also allowed if they are clearly legible.
Are alternative treatments deductible?
Only if prescribed by a doctor or covered by your insurance. Treatments such as acupuncture without prescription are usually not deductible. Check your policy and keep doctor's statements.
How do I enter this in my tax return?
Enter your costs under 'Specific healthcare costs' in the Tax Authorities' tax return software. Attach an overview and consult an advisor if in doubt.
What if my costs are below the threshold?
Then you cannot deduct anything. The threshold ensures that only exceptionally high costs count. First check if you exceed it.
For legal assistance in Zoetermeer, you can contact the Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer. For disputes, you can go to the Rechtbank Den Haag.