Would you like to know more about the Dutch tax rates, earnings, income tax deductions and more? On this page you can find everything about the Dutch income tax.
In the Netherlands you have to pay income tax over your taxable earnings. This is called inkomstenbelasting. The ‘Dutch’ fiscal year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Your income tax return has to be filed with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration before 1 May of each year. Unfortunately the Dutch tax system is anything but simple, especially for expats. But we can help you! From the beginning of February 2023 we are already able to prepare and file your 2022 Dutch income tax return. By clicking on the button below you can already get started with our online tax filing service.
Would you like to know more about the Dutch tax rates, earnings, income tax deductions and more? On this page you can find everything about the Dutch income tax.
In the Netherlands income is divided into three different types of taxable income. Each type of income is taxed separately under its own schedule, referred to as a ‘box’. Each box has its own tax rate(s). That’s why we call it: the box system.
In case you have a tax partner, you may complete the tax return together with your tax partner. The entire income and all deductions are divided between you and your tax partner. The exemptions are also doubled. Think for example of the tax-free assets in box 3. The tax-free capital then amounts to € 100,000.
You have a tax partner if you meet one of the following conditions:
In the Dutch tax legislation a distinction is made between resident taxpayers and non-resident taxpayers what has to be reported and therefore included in your Dutch tax return. Dutch tax resident are taxable in the Netherlands for their worldwide income (except for individuals that have the 30%, for period eligible). Dutch tax non-resident are only taxable in the Netherlands for certain income elements. Do you want to know more about the differences between resident and non-resident taxpayers? Read more in our blog ‘Resident taxpayers vs non-resident taxpayers in the Netherlands’ .
Tax credits are discounts on your taxes that you must pay. These discounts depend on your personal situation. We can, of course, help you find out which discount applies to you.
There are a number of different tax credits:
• General tax credit
• Employment Tax Credit
• Income dependent combination rebate
• Young Disabled Persons Credit
• Elderly Persons Credit
• Single elderly tax credit
• Discount on green investments
The 30%-rule is a fiscal facility for employees sent from abroad to the Netherlands. At the moment you come to the Netherlands to work and thereby incur double costs, your employer may give you a tax-free allowance for this. The allowance is 30% of your salary. To make use of the 30% rule, you must meet a number of conditions.
Expat Service helps expats with an online tax filing service for their income tax return. Efficient, simple and affordable tax filing whenever and wherever you are in the world. That’s why Expat Service is the intelligent choice for every expat.
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