Have you incurred significant healthcare expenses in Westland 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 Westland, you can deduct certain healthcare expenses 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 a hearing aid or wig
- Extra help at home due to illness
- Travel costs for hospital visits
- Costs for a medically prescribed diet
- Extra expenses for clothing or bedding due to illness
- Own contributions for Wmo or Wlz
What is not deductible?
- Premiums for health insurance policies
- Deductible amounts
- Costs that are covered by insurance
- Expenses for a healthy lifestyle
Threshold amount and calculation
There is a threshold for deducting healthcare costs:
| Income limit | Threshold amount |
|---|---|
| Up to € 8,603 | € 145 |
| € 8,603 - € 46,661 | 1.65% of your income |
| Above € 46,661 | € 770 + 5.75% of the amount above € 46,661 |
Only costs exceeding this threshold amount qualify for deduction.
Frequently asked questions about healthcare costs in Westland
Is the deductible deductible?
No, neither the mandatory nor the voluntary deductible falls under deductible healthcare costs.
Do I need to keep my receipts?
Yes, keep all proofs for at least 7 years. The Tax Authorities may request them during an audit.
Can I deduct my partner's costs?
Yes, costs of your tax partner and children under 27 years of age may be added to your deduction items.
Extra questions and answers
Which healthcare costs can I exactly deduct?
Only unreimbursed costs that fall under specific categories, such as prescribed medications, aids, extra help at home, travel costs for medical visits, diet costs on prescription, extra expenses for clothing or bedding due to illness, and own contributions (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 costs above this threshold are deductible. Use the Tax Authorities' software for an exact calculation.
Can I deduct family members' costs?
Only for tax partners or children under 27 years living with you. For other family members, this does not apply, unless you prove that you paid their costs and they are part of your household.
For more help, you can contact the Juridisch Loket Westland or obtain information from the Rechtbank Den Haag (district).