Benefit specification and annual statement

You receive a social assistance benefit. You need a benefit specification or annual statement. For example for a loan, renting a house or the tax return. You can view, save and print this online. You need your DigiD for this.

What do you need to know

Distribution Specification

  • A benefit specification is a document stating how your social assistance benefit has been calculated. It also states what amount has been paid to you. And how much holiday money you have saved
  • You will receive a new benefit specification every month
  • You sometimes need a benefit specification. For example, if you apply for a loan from the Kredietbank

Annual statement

  • An annual statement is a document stating how much money you received from social assistance last year. It also states how much tax has been deducted
  • You need an annual statement to be able to rent a home, to apply for benefits and to file the tax return every year