The Dutch social security system is one of the most comprehensive in the EU. The Tax Offices responsible for the implementation of income-related schemes, also known as 'benefits'. These schemes provide for allowances that households may obtain towards the cost of health care, rent or childcare. Anyone eligible for such an allowance may file an application with the Tax and Customs Administration. At present over 6 million households receive such benefits.

The Tax Office implements the following income-related schemes:

►Health care Benefit (zorgtoeslag)
►Rent Benefit (huurtoeslag)
►Childcare Benefit (kinderopvangtoeslag)
►Child Benefit (kindertoeslag)

The Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB) pays family allowance to help parents cover part of the costs for raising children. 

►Children's allowance (kinderbijslag)

Before applying for any of these benefits one has to first apply for a DigiD. The DigiD is a digital identity which allowas governmental departments to authenticate the identity of a person who applies for a transaction service via internet.
You can apply online for a Digid at: Aanvragen van een DigiD

If you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Tax Office by telephone on 0800-0543 Mon - Thurs between 08:00 and 20:00 / Fri between 08:00 and 17:00 or visit their website www.toeslagen.nl (only in Dutch).