Are there tax implications if I want to rent while I am not yet divorced?

Questioner

I am getting divorced and want to rent a senior apartment for at least a year. Before the house we both own is sold. Does this have tax implications?

Lawyer

No, you can still file a tax return as joint fiscal partners in the year of the divorce. It may be that there is less mortgage deduction possible, but that can be compensated by a temporary solution such as alimony. If you are both still on good terms, this is a possible solution to selling.

Questioner

Thank you for your quick response. So even if the house is not sold in the year of the divorce, this has no tax consequences? Or if the divorce process will take longer and I own a house and also rent a senior apartment, this has no tax consequences?

Lawyer

This will no longer be possible the following year, see https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/scheiden/content/samen_of_apart_aangifte_doen