Tweede Kamer
Bill 31205: Tax Plan 2008
How Parliament voted on the Tax Plan 2008
Adopted by Tweede Kamer
November 22, 2007
FOR: 90—AGAINST: 58
Voted FOR
(6)CDAPvdAChristenUnieGroenLinksD66SGP
Voted AGAINST
(4)VVDSPPVVPvdD
Key measures in this bill
- Introduction of the flight tax (vliegbelasting) on airline tickets
- Shift from BPM to MRB for vehicle taxation (greening of car taxes)
- Purchasing power measures and improvement of labor participation incentives
Key figures
Jan Kees de Jager
State Secretary of Finance (CDA)
Responsible for guiding the Tax Plan 2008 through Parliament.
Party positions
Legislative timeline
Sep 2007Bill submitted
Government submits Belastingplan 2008
Nov 22, 2007Tweede Kamer vote
Adopted with coalition majority; VVD, SP, and PVV voted against
Dec 18, 2007Eerste Kamer vote
Adopted by sitting/standing vote; VVD, SP, and PvdD voted against
Jan 1, 2008Entry into force
Tax measures take effect, including the new flight tax