Apply for sufferance tax refund
In certain cases you can apply for a refund for sufferance tax which you paid too much.
A sufferance tax called a 'docking fee' will be levied on houseboats and commercial vessels.
Apply
Has your liability for the sufferance tax ended during the course of the year? Then you can apply for a refund for the sufferance tax which you paid too much. You will need your assessment notice for the application.
- You can apply online for a refund using your DigiD.
By post
If you do not have DigiD, you can also submit a request in writing. Sign the request and send it within 6 weeks after the change in situation to the Municipal Tax Department.
The request should contain the following information:
- your name and address
- the date
- the assessment number
- the tax year
- for which tax you are making a request
- the reason for your request
- your signature
Do not forget to send an authorisation (machtiging) if you are making a request on behalf of someone else.
How long does it take?
Your request will be processed within 8 weeks after it is submitted.