Tweede Kamer
Bill 33402: Tax Plan 2013
How Parliament voted on the Tax Plan 2013
Adopted by Tweede Kamer
November 20, 2012
FOR: 120—AGAINST: 30
Voted FOR
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Voted AGAINST
(3)PVVSPPvdD
Key measures in this bill
- VAT rate increase from 19% to 21% (already implemented October 1, 2012)
- Purchasing power measures for the first Rutte II budget
- Insurance tax increase
Key figures
Frans Weekers
State Secretary of Finance (VVD)
Responsible for guiding the Tax Plan 2013 through Parliament.
Party positions
Legislative timeline
Sep 2012Bill submitted
First Belastingplan of the Rutte II cabinet (VVD-PvdA)
Nov 20, 2012Tweede Kamer vote
Adopted with broad majority
Dec 18, 2012Eerste Kamer vote
Adopted by sitting/standing vote; PVV, SP, PvdD, and OSF voted against
Jan 1, 2013Entry into force
Tax measures take effect