🚨 What now? tax problems

WOZ too high, wrong assessment, unexpected benefit reclaim, Tax Office silent — what do you do?

• WOZ value set too highObject within 6 weeks of date stamp. Substantiate with neighbouring sale prices + defect photos. Free, success rate 40-60%.
• Assessment far too highObjection + payment deferral within 6 weeks. Substantiate with return corrections + evidence (year-end statements, expense receipts, mortgage interest).
• Benefit clawed back unexpectedlyDo NOT pay immediately. Demand substantiation → object within 6 weeks → request deferral. For old unfair files: UHT route.
• Tax Office won't respondAfter 12 weeks (max 18 with extension) no decision = "fictitious refusal". Right to direct appeal to tax court. We map the route.
• Blue envelope I can't payNEVER ignore. Four options: object (if wrong), defer, payment plan, or remission. We explain each + when.
• Bailiff at the doorDon't panic. Request ID + writ. Then: request deferral + payment plan. Respect seizure-free minimum.
• Box 3 objection (Christmas Ruling)Request ex officio reduction (AWR 65) over 2017-2022 + new objection if actual return was lower than notional. Evidence essential.
• Forgot to declare giftFile belated return + reduce penalty risk via "voluntary correction" (inkeer scheme) — for unintentional errors.
• Debt assistance for tax debtMunicipal Wgs (voluntary) → MSNP via municipality → WSNP via court → remission via Tax Office. 4 routes with own conditions.