Tweede Kamer

Bill 31704: Tax Plan 2009

How Parliament voted on the Tax Plan 2009

Adopted by Tweede Kamer

November 25, 2008

FOR: 96AGAINST: 54

Voted FOR

(7)
CDAPvdAChristenUnieGroenLinksD66PvdDSGP

Voted AGAINST

(3)
VVDSPPVV

Key measures in this bill

  • Measures to stimulate labor participation
  • Greening measures and support for innovative entrepreneurship
  • Fiscal simplification measures

Key figures

Jan Kees de Jager

State Secretary of Finance (CDA)

Responsible for guiding the Tax Plan 2009 through Parliament.

Party positions

Legislative timeline

Sep 2008Bill submitted

Government submits Belastingplan 2009

Nov 25, 2008Tweede Kamer vote

Adopted with coalition majority

Dec 16, 2008Eerste Kamer vote

Adopted without division (VVD and SP registered objections)

Jan 1, 2009Entry into force

Tax measures take effect