Picking a trustworthy tax advisor — 5 checks to avoid scam firms
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Real tax advisors are NOB or RB members, carry liability insurance and have transparent pricing. Avoid "30% no cure no pay" firms for simple matters.
Reviewed by FFCheck-redactie · Last reviewed 2026-05-28
5 checks when picking a tax advisor:
- Professional bodyNOB or RB membership. No membership = ask why
- Liability insurancedemand confirmation
- Transparent pricinghourly in quote, not "% of refund" for simple WOZ or IB
- Written engagement letter with scope, deliverables, timeline
- Reviews from multiple sources. Red flags(a) "no cure no pay 30-50%" for simple WOZ objection (you can do it free, or €19 via FFCheck); (b) unsolicited call after WOZ publication; (c) demands DigiD handover; (d) no fixed address or KvK. For complex matters (divorce tax, SME BV, international): a real affordable advisor is fine — typically €120-€250/hour, transparently billed.
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