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Calculation of the amount of local taxes

These are simple algorithms consisting of fixed calculation rules for calculating the amount of tax on the basis of a tax base, the tax measure and a tax rate.
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General information

Theme

Public finances

Begin date

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Contact information

datalab@emmen.nl

Responsible use

Goal and impact

The aim is to calculate tax amounts efficiently and consistently. The impact relates to the tax liability of individuals and businesses. The outcome of the algorithms is the taxable amount. This is formally determined by the tax officer

Considerations

Without these simple algorithms, it is not possible to calculate tax amounts for 

citizens and businesses.

Human intervention

The outcome of the algorithms is determined in each case by the tax inspector. To ensure this is done carefully 
various checks are carried out, for example by means of random sampling.

Risk management

There are no risks associated with this algorithm. 

Legal basis

 Local Government Act, Water Boards Act, General Tax Act, WOZ Act.

Links to legal bases

  • AWR: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005416/2024-01-31
  • WOZ Act: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0002320/2024-01-01/0
  • WOZ Act: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0007119/2024-01-01/0

Operations

Data

BRP, BR WOZ, BRK, BAG, NHR and Centric Taxes

Technical design

The most common method is a calculation formula, consisting of multiplying a benchmark by 
a rate. In some cases, a sliding scale is used, whereby the calculation formulae applied depend in part 
on the unit of measurement

External provider

Centric Netherlands BV

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