VAT Reports: A late fee may be waived
- It is not possible to allow additional time for VAT or other spontaneous tax returns, but you can still request that the overdue fee not be collected. The overdue fee may be waived for a specific reason, such as illness.
- In these situations, contact the Tax Administration on or immediately after the due date (12th of the general due date). You can request a non-payment of the late fee either from our telephone service (VAT 029 497 008) or by sending your request via MyVero with the message
If you or your business are having payment problems:
- You can apply for a payment arrangement in case of temporary payment difficulties with MyVero or call 029 497 028 (Payment arrangements). Here’s how to apply for a payment on MyVero.
- Interest for late payment may be waived for special reasons. For example, a special cause is illness. You can make a request in MyVero.
- If your payment plan has already expired because you were unable to pay your taxes by the due date, you can apply for a new payment plan.
- You cannot apply for a payment for car tax and excise, but you can apply for a deferred payment. This is how you apply for a car tax deferraland thus an excise tax deferral .
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