Child-related budget in Delft: recovery in case of income increase

In Delft, a vibrant student city with many young families around TU Delft, the child-related budget (KGB) is regularly recovered in the event of higher income or changes in family circumstances, such as a promotion at a local employer or an inheritance. The Tax Authorities for the Den Haag region, which serves Delft, calculates this retrospectively based on your income tax return. If your income exceeds the threshold – for example €35,000 for single parents with children – you will receive a recovery assessment. This often affects Delft households with a second income from freelance work or a job at the university or municipality. Procedure: you receive a provisional assessment by post; pay within eight weeks or agree on a payment arrangement via the Tax Authorities. Rights in Delft: lodge an objection within six weeks if the calculation is incorrect, support it with payslips from employers such as TU Delft or local companies. Families with multiple children in Delft are entitled to a higher compensation. Local tips: file your return on time via the municipal portal or Tax Authorities app, and apply for a provisional refund to avoid surprises. Report changes monthly to the Tax Authorities and check with the Juridisch Loket in Delft (Stationsplein 36) for free advice. This way, Delft families retain their budget and prevent stress during student life or family expansion.