Netherlands Tax and Pay Guides 2026
Plain-English guides to Dutch tax and pay, with accurate figures for 2026.
The 30% Ruling Explained 2026
Who qualifies for the Dutch 30% ruling in 2026, the 48,013 euro salary norm, the five-year term, the cap, and what the cut to 27% from 2027 changes.
Dutch Holiday Allowance Explained 2026
How vakantiegeld works in the Netherlands: the statutory 8%, why it lands in May, how it is taxed at your top rate, and how to read a salary offer correctly.
Box 1 Tax in the Netherlands 2026
How Box 1 rates work, the two automatic tax credits that reduce the bill, and what effective rate to expect at €40,000 and €60,000.
Vakantiegeld Tax Treatment 2026
How the 8% statutory holiday allowance is taxed when paid in May and how it is included in the annual gross figures.
Dutch Wage Tax Credits 2026: How They Reduce Your Bill
Algemene heffingskorting cuts to zero above EUR 78,426. The arbeidskorting peaks at EUR 5,685 then tapers. Combined they save over EUR 8,000 at mid income.
Dutch Social Insurance Premiums 2026: AOW, Anw and Wlz
The first Dutch Box 1 band bundles 27.65% national insurance: AOW 17.90%, Anw 0.10%, Wlz 9.65%, all capped at EUR 38,883. What each premium funds.
Dutch Travel Allowance 2026: €0.23/km Tax-Free
Netherlands tax-free commuting allowance 2026: €0.23/km. Annual amounts by commute distance, the €2.35/day home-working allowance, and the NS travel card alternative.
ZZP Freelancer Tax Netherlands 2026
ZZP tax 2026: zelfstandigenaftrek €2,470, MKB-winstvrijstelling 13.31%, ZVW health contribution 5.65%. Net income table from €30k to €100k turnover.