Peter Kavelaars

Peter Kavelaars is a distinguished figure in the field of tax economics, currently serving as a professor at Erasmus School of Economics at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam since 1996.

In addition to his role at Erasmus, from 2016 to 2020, he was an extraordinary professor of Tax Law and Economics at the law faculty of the University of Curacao.

With a background at Deloitte Belastingadviseurs starting in 1989, Peter held the position of partner from 1997 until his departure in June 2019, after which he became of counsel at Deloitte.

He also served as an extraordinary professor of Tax Law at Leiden University from 1997 to 2002, showcasing his broad expertise in the field.

Peter Kavelaars is actively engaged in various editorial roles, such as being the editor-in-chief of Pensioenbrief, NTFR-B, and NL Fiscaal, while contributing as a writer and editor for several fiscal publications and books.

Furthermore, he is a prominent commentator on fiscal matters in the media and has a profound focus on international premium taxation, international tax law, and European tax law in his academic pursuits.

In terms of education, Peter pursued studies in Tax Economics, earning a Doctorate (dr) and a Doctorandus degree from Erasmus School of Economics.

His diverse roles in organizations include being a former extraordinary professor of fiscal economics and tax law at the University of Curacao, and formerly serving in various capacities at Erasmus School of Economics, the Belastingcommissie inkomstenbelasting en toeslagen, and the Universiteit Leiden.

With his extensive experience, expertise, and academic contributions, Peter Kavelaars stands out as a well-versed and accomplished professional in the field of tax economics and law.