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What does “kwijtschelding” mean?

Cancellation of a tax or debt because your income is too low to pay it.

What to do

Gemeenten and water boards often give it for local taxes. Many have an online form.

You may see it in letters from

“kwijtschelding” 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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