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More than 6.8 million people have already filed their taxes

More than 6.8 million people have already filed their taxes

The Dutch Tax Administration has received more than 6.8 million tax returns so far this year, slightly ahead of last year's pace. At the halfway point of the filing period, the number of returns has increased compared to the 6.7 million received during the same period last year.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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