vergoedden

Vergoedden is a Dutch term with two principal uses. In everyday language, it is most often the past tense form of the verb vergoeden, meaning that costs or damages were reimbursed or compensated: zij vergoedden de kosten. In this grammatical role it describes a completed act of compensation. Less commonly, vergoedden appears as a plural noun form, but the standard plural for the related noun vergoeding is vergoedingen.

Vergoeding, the noun, refers to a payment intended to cover costs, compensate for loss, or provide a stipend or allowance. Vergoedingen are widely used in law, government, and employment to describe monetary support given to offset expenses or to compensate for services or harm. The concept encompasses various specific types, often defined by context or policy.

Common types of vergoedingen include:

- schadevergoeding, compensation for damages awarded in civil or administrative cases.

- onkostenvergoeding, reimbursement of incurred costs by an employer, institution, or government body.

- reisvergoeding, travel or commuting allowance to cover transportation expenses.

Other forms may cover miscellaneous cost reimbursements or targeted stipends, defined by rules or contracts.

In practice, vergoedingen are subject to policy and tax treatment. Some reimbursements are non-taxable if they strictly cover documented expenses, while others may be treated as income or require reporting. The exact definitions and qualifications for vergoedingen vary by country, sector, and legislation.

See also: vergoeding, schadevergoeding, onkostenvergoeding, reisvergoeding.