Taxation of AOW Abroad for Residents of Westland

AOW (state pension) benefits remain taxable in the Netherlands worldwide for residents of Westland, unless your country of residence has a tax treaty with the Netherlands. In EU countries, where many growers from Westland emigrate, a 25% withholding tax often applies, which can be offset in your new place of residence. For non-EU countries: declare AOW as foreign income with the local tax authority. The Netherlands levies a 2% pension tax via the SVB (Social Insurance Bank) in addition to Box 1 taxation. Residents of Westland with voluntary AOW insurance may deduct premiums in their tax return. Avoid double taxation using OECD model treaties. Keep SVB annual statements for accurate filing with the Tax and Customs Administration in The Hague, near Westland. For low AOW benefits for retired greenhouse workers: holiday allowance and individual supplements are tax-free. Partners in Westland can file jointly. After emigration, AOW taxation stops post-deregistration from the BRP (Personal Records Database) in Westland, but verify the rules in your new country of residence. Local tip: Westland senior associations in Monster or Naaldwijk offer advice on cross-border pensions. Contact the Tax and Customs Administration Abroad at +31 55 538 53 85 for personal guidance. Accurate filing prevents additional assessments and penalties of up to 300%. Keep track of address changes for smooth offsetting, especially in cases of seasonal migration.