With a preliminary assessment, you pay your income tax in advance in monthly installments, based on an estimate of your income. This helps avoid a large tax bill at the end of the year.
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Have The Bookie change your assessment
We’re happy to help. Send us an email if you want us to change your preliminary tax assessment for you.
Note: this is not included in your subscription. You can find our current rates for extra services here.
We’ll need your expected **profit** (not turnover) for the year.
Apply for a preliminary tax assessment yourself
You can apply for a preliminary tax assessment through the Dutch Tax Authority's website:
- Go to Mijn Belastingdienst and log in using your DigiD.
- Under ‘Inkomstenbelasting’ (Income tax), choose ‘Voorlopige aanslag aanvragen’ (Apply for preliminary assessment).
- Enter your estimated income and deductible items.
- Review your data and submit the request.
> More info on the Belastingdienst website
Change your preliminary assessment
If your income changes — for example, due to fewer or more assignments — you can update your assessment.
- Log in again via Mijn Belastingdienst
- Select ‘Change preliminary tax assessment’
- Adjust your figures
- Submit the update
Cancel your preliminary assessment
Do you no longer want to pay in advance? You can cancel the assessment.
- Log in at Mijn Belastingdienst
- Select ‘Cancel preliminary assessment’
- Confirm your choice
Note: You will then pay your tax after the fiscal year ends. Make sure to set aside enough savings to cover a potential lump sum payment.
Tips & notes
- You can apply, change or cancel a preliminary assessment as often as needed.
- A realistic estimate helps you avoid surprises later.
- You will receive confirmation by post and/or in your Berichtenbox on Mijn Belastingdienst once your request is processed.