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Vehicle Tax Tax Advice

Browse all tax advice related to Vehicle Tax. Find actionable tips to optimize your taxes and maximize your savings.

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EV Road Tax (MRB) Discount (Usually Automatic)

Fully electric vehicles typically pay about 70% of normal road tax (MRB) (a ~30% discount) in this tax year. This is usually applied automatically, so the most practical action is to verify the classification and understand that rates change by year.

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If you already own a 40+ year vehicle: MRB can be €0

If your vehicle is 40 years or older, it can be fully exempt from road tax (MRB). This is not a 'buy an oldtimer' tip—only a check if you already have a classic vehicle.

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Suspend Registration Only If You Truly Won’t Drive (14+ days)

Suspending a vehicle (schorsing) can stop MRB for a period, but it’s high-friction and only realistic if you genuinely won’t use or park the vehicle on public roads. Treat this as a niche option (e.g. seasonal vehicles, restoration).

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Road tax (MRB) check: weight + fuel + province surcharge

MRB is mainly driven by vehicle weight, fuel type, and your province surcharge (opcenten). This is usually a small optimization unless you're deciding between vehicles.

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BPM Savings: Import Used Cars

Only relevant if you’re planning to buy/import a car. Importing a used car from abroad can reduce BPM (purchase tax) compared to buying new in NL.

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Company Car vs Private Car + KM Allowance

A comparison scenario (not a guaranteed saving): compare bijtelling versus using your private car with the €0.23/km tax-free allowance.

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