What does “bezwaar” mean?

Objection. A letter to the office saying its decision is wrong, asking it to look again.

What to do

Send it before the deadline, signed. You can add your reasons later — the office usually gives you time for that.

You may see it in letters from

• Belastingdienst — Tax office

“bezwaar” is a Dutch word used in official letters in the Netherlands. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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