📞 Who to contact for tax

Tax Office itself, National Ombudsman, tax court, Juridisch Loket — who handles what?

• National Ombudsman — Tax OfficeThe National Ombudsman is free and independent. Handles complaints about TREATMENT and CONDUCT — not on assessment substance (that's objection).
• Tax court — procedureOn rejected objection: 6-week appeal deadline, €51 court fee (2026), written procedure. Success rate 30-45% with strong substantiation.
• Juridisch Loket for taxFree triage desk for complex tax matters. No representation but referral to subsidised lawyer (toevoeging).
• Toeslagen scandal — UHT routeUHT (Recovery Office Benefits) is the redress desk. Covers childcare benefit 2005-2019 + other benefits 2008-2020. Application explained.
• Trade and Industry AppealsCbb hears appeals against RVO (subsidy refusal), ACM, NMa, AFM. Not lay court — lawyer often useful.
• Subsidised legal aid (toevoeging)Income < €33,000 single / €46,400 with partner: right to subsidised lawyer. Co-pay €144-€986. For tax cases: useful above €5,000.
• Picking tax advisor3 types: NOB/RB tax advisor (€120-€250/h), bookkeeping firm (€70-€120/h), self-do tools (€20-€100/yr). Suitability explained.