Tax Authorities correct correspondence regarding incorrectly charged interest

Feb 11
Since January 1, 2025, the new VAT legislation has come into effect. This introduces new deadlines for filing returns and making payments for quarterly filers.

As a result, quarterly VAT returns and special returns (form 629) could be submitted and paid until January 27, 2025.

However, due to a technical issue, the FPS Finance was unable to account for payments made between January 24 and January 27, 2025. Consequently, late payment interest was incorrectly charged in these cases.

The correction process has been initiated and will be carried out as soon as possible, without any action required from the taxpayer or their representative.

  • If you paid the full VAT amount before January 27, 2025, the interest will be fully canceled.
  • If you made a partial VAT payment before this date, the actual interest due will be recalculated.

If you have already paid the full amount of the incorrectly charged interest, the credited amount will be offset against your next tax return.

Read the full announcement on the FPS Finance website (link in Dutch – link in French)