Plan to Introduce Wealth Tax on Investors Is Axed in The Netherlands

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Finance Minister Heinen wants to address the criticism from the House of Representatives regarding the tax plans.

De Telegraaf

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Following widespread criticism in the House of Representatives, Minister Heinen (Finance) is abandoning his plan to increase the burden on small savers and investors. What will replace the measure, which was expected to generate over 500 million euros, remains to be seen.

Algemeen Dagblad

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The cabinet still wants to prevent an additional 850,000 savers and investors from having to pay tax on their assets. Minister Eelco Heinen (VVD, Finance) is going to adjust his plans yet again, now that he is facing fierce criticism in the House of Representatives.

Reformatorisch Dagblad

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The tax plan still needs to be adjusted based on requests from the House, said Finance Minister Eelco Heinen (VVD) at the start of the second day of the general financial debate. "That is clear." He understands "very well" that parties still want changes. The minister announced that he would outline later in the debate where he believes possible solutions lie.