Income Tax

Box 1 brackets, deductions and how Dutch income tax actually works.

Information only, not tax or legal advice

Company car & bijtelling: exactly how it works (2026)

How company-car bijtelling works in 2026: the cataloguswaarde percentage added to Box 1, the 500 km private-use rule, the 2026 rates (PHEV at 22%, EV 18% up to €30k), the 60-month rate lock, the youngtimer route, and the ZZP car-on-business vs €0.25/km comparison.

Box 3 wealth tax explained (2026): the deemed return, the 36% rate & claiming your actual return

Box 3 wealth tax in 2026: the deemed return at 36%, the €59,357 tax-free amount, the counter-evidence rule that lets you pay on your actual return, the 1 January snapshot trap, and why 30% ruling-holders now pay Box 3 too.

Understanding Dutch tax brackets (Box 1): 2026 rates, wage tax & how it's settled

How progressive Box 1 income tax works in the Netherlands.

Netherlands–Ukraine tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on the tax-treaty relationship between the Netherlands and Ukraine — including whether a treaty currently applies, who it generally affects, and why this matters for avoiding double taxation. The current status and specific provisions still need to be confirmed against official Belastingdienst guidance and the treaty text.

Netherlands–Iran tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on the tax-treaty relationship between the Netherlands and Iran — including whether a treaty currently applies, who it generally affects, and why this matters for avoiding double taxation. The current status and specific provisions still need to be confirmed against official Belastingdienst guidance and the treaty text.

Netherlands–Indonesia tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on the tax-treaty relationship between the Netherlands and Indonesia — including whether a treaty currently applies, who it generally affects, and why this matters for avoiding double taxation. The current status and specific provisions still need to be confirmed against official Belastingdienst guidance and the treaty text.

Netherlands–South Africa tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on the tax-treaty relationship between the Netherlands and South Africa — including whether a treaty currently applies, who it generally affects, and why this matters for avoiding double taxation. The current status and specific provisions still need to be confirmed against official Belastingdienst guidance and the treaty text.

Netherlands–Brazil tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on the tax-treaty relationship between the Netherlands and Brazil — including whether a treaty currently applies, who it generally affects, and why this matters for avoiding double taxation. The current status and specific provisions still need to be confirmed against official Belastingdienst guidance and the treaty text.

Netherlands–Turkey tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on the tax-treaty relationship between the Netherlands and Turkey — including whether a treaty currently applies, who it generally affects, and why this matters for avoiding double taxation. The current status and specific provisions still need to be confirmed against official Belastingdienst guidance and the treaty text.

Netherlands–Russia tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on the tax-treaty relationship between the Netherlands and Russia — including whether a treaty currently applies, who it generally affects, and why this matters for avoiding double taxation. The current status and specific provisions still need to be confirmed against official Belastingdienst guidance and the treaty text.

Netherlands–China tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on how the tax treaty between the Netherlands and China can affect your situation — who it generally applies to, why it exists (to help avoid double taxation), and the kinds of income it can touch. Specific provisions and figures still need to be confirmed against the official treaty text and Belastingdienst guidance.

Netherlands–United Kingdom tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on how the tax treaty between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom can affect your situation — who it generally applies to, why it exists (to help avoid double taxation), and the kinds of income it can touch. Specific provisions and figures still need to be confirmed against the official treaty text and Belastingdienst guidance.

Netherlands–United States tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on how the tax treaty between the Netherlands and the United States can affect your situation — who it generally applies to, why it exists (to help avoid double taxation), and the kinds of income it can touch. Specific provisions and figures still need to be confirmed against the official treaty text and Belastingdienst guidance.

Netherlands–India tax treaty: what newcomers should know

An orientation for newcomers on how the tax treaty between the Netherlands and India can affect your situation — who it generally applies to, why it exists (to help avoid double taxation), and the kinds of income it can touch. Specific provisions and figures still need to be confirmed against the official treaty text and Belastingdienst guidance.