ITAA Belastingadviseur exam-day guide
ITAA Belastingadviseur · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid identification document
Bring the original government-issued photo ID (passport or identity card) in the name used for your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a copy is permitted; do not assume a driver's licence suffices.
Admission letter or exam confirmation
Print or download the confirmation showing your exam time, location or platform, and candidate number. Check the name spelling and report errors to the provider immediately.
Permitted reference materials
The ITAA Belastingadviseur exam is open-book in the sense that legislation and case law are typically allowed, but the exact set (e.g., which Dutch tax law compendia, whether annotations or tabs are allowed) must be confirmed with the provider. Prepare only what is explicitly permitted.
Non-programmable calculator
Bring a simple calculator if permitted; confirm the model rules with the provider. Do not rely on a phone or smartwatch calculator.
Writing materials
Bring several pens (blue or black), pencils, and an eraser. Confirm whether scrap paper is supplied or whether you may bring your own.
Watch
A simple analogue or digital watch helps you pace yourself if the room clock is not visible. Confirm that smartwatches are prohibited, as is typical.
Travel and timing plan
Plan to arrive well before the start time; aim for at least 30 minutes early to allow for check-in and ID verification. Confirm the exact arrival requirement with the provider.
Review the exam regulations
Read the provider's exam regulations in advance so you know the rules on materials, late arrival, leaving the room, and misconduct.
Rest and logistics
Arrange transport, parking, or a quiet online location in advance. Get a normal night's sleep; avoid last-minute cramming of new topics.
Water and a light snack
Bring water and a small snack if the provider allows them in the room; confirm the rules on food and drink.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review your own summary sheets, the structure of the main Dutch tax laws (income tax, corporate tax, VAT, wage tax, inheritance and gift tax), and your weakest topics. Practise a few timed questions to rehearse pacing. Confirm your registration, exam time, location or platform, and the list of permitted materials with the provider.
Do a final check of your reference materials: tab or index the legislation you are allowed to use so you can find articles quickly. Verify that your ID is valid and that your admission letter matches your name. Prepare your bag or desk setup exactly as it will be on the day.
Do light review only, focusing on frequently tested themes and calculation steps. Avoid all-nighters. Check travel times or test your online exam setup (camera, microphone, browser) if the exam is remote. Set two alarms and prepare clothes and materials.
Eat a proper breakfast, arrive early, and re-check that you have your ID, admission letter, and permitted materials. Stay calm; do not attempt to learn new topics. At the venue or online check-in, follow staff or proctor instructions precisely.
Read the instructions and point allocations first. Answer the questions you know best before returning to harder ones. Watch the time and leave a few minutes to check that every question has an answer. For open questions, state the relevant legal article and apply it to the facts; show calculation steps so partial credit is possible.
Rules to check
Bring and present the original photo ID required by the provider; candidates without acceptable ID may be refused entry. Confirm the accepted ID types with the provider.
Use only the reference materials, calculator, and aids explicitly permitted. Unauthorised materials or devices, including phones and smartwatches, should be switched off and stored as instructed.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and proctors. Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not attempt to access unauthorised information.
If you need to leave the room for a break, raise your hand and follow the provider's procedure; time typically continues to run, so confirm the break policy with the provider.
Late arrival may result in refusal of entry or reduced time; confirm the provider's late-arrival policy before the exam day.
Scoring and pass marks are set by the provider; answer according to the point allocations shown on the paper and show your reasoning to maximise partial credit.
If you believe there is an error in a question or a disturbance during the exam, report it to the invigilator or proctor immediately and follow the provider's complaint procedure afterwards.
Any suspicion of misconduct may lead to invalidation of your exam; read and comply with the provider's exam regulations in full.