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Form M — Tax return for the year of immigration or emigration
The Dutch income tax return for the year you moved to or left the Netherlands (M stands for 'migration').
The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.
What this form is for
- Report your income to the Belastingdienst (Tax Administration) for the year you lived in the Netherlands for only part of the time.
- You can file online or use the paper form M, which you request for the year concerned.
Documents to have ready
- Your BSN (citizen service number)
- Your date of arrival or departure and your Dutch and foreign income for the year
- A DigiD (or an approved European login) to file online
Where to send it
Online through Mijn Belastingdienst, under the return for taxpayers who lived outside the Netherlands for part of the year. The paper form M is requested on the same page.
Our tips
- Always download the latest version from the official site.
- Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.
Frequently asked questions
- How long until I hear back?
- The Tax Administration says you will usually be informed within 3 months of filing: an acknowledgement or a provisional assessment.
The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.