Have you made high healthcare expenditures in Rijswijk that are not reimbursed? You may be able to deduct a portion of these costs as specific healthcare costs in your tax return.
What falls under specific healthcare costs?
In Rijswijk, you can deduct certain healthcare expenditures from your taxable income. These are costs that you have paid yourself and that are not (fully) covered by your insurer.
Which healthcare costs are deductible?
- Medication on doctor's prescription
- Aids such as glasses or hearing aid
- Extra help at home due to illness
- Travel costs for hospital visits
- Costs for a medically prescribed diet
- Extra expenditures for clothing or bedding due to illness
- Own contributions for Wmo or Wlz
Which costs are not deductible?
- Premiums for your health insurance
- The deductible (mandatory or voluntary)
- Costs that are fully reimbursed
- Expenditures for a healthy lifestyle
Threshold amount and calculation
You cannot deduct all healthcare costs directly; there is an income-dependent threshold:
| Income limit | 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 the amount exceeding this threshold can be deducted.
Frequently asked questions about healthcare costs in Rijswijk
Is the deductible tax-deductible?
No, neither the mandatory nor the voluntary deductible falls under deductible healthcare costs.
Do I need to keep proof of costs?
Yes, keep all receipts and invoices for at least 7 years. The Tax Authorities may request them during an audit.
Can I deduct costs of my partner or children?
Yes, expenditures for your fiscal partner and children under 27 years of age may be added to your own costs.
Extra information and help in Rijswijk
Do you have questions about deducting healthcare costs or need help with your tax return? Visit the Rijswijk Legal Advice Centre for free advice. For legal matters regarding healthcare costs, you can also go to the District Court of The Hague, under which Rijswijk falls.
Practical tips for filing
Enter your healthcare costs under ‘Specific healthcare costs’ in the Tax Authorities' tax return software. Ensure you have an overview of all expenditures and keep supporting documents such as invoices. Unsure? Engage a tax advisor or contact the Legal Advice Centre in Rijswijk for support.