Dutch tax guides for 2026
Dutch tax explained in plain English, with the 2026 figures and a source for every amount.
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- 2026 tax changes for Dutch freelancers (zzp)
Expat guide to 2026 tax for zzp freelancers in the Netherlands: self-employed deduction, SME exemption, Zvw, brackets and tax credits, with an example.
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- Box 3 in the Netherlands 2026: allowance, rates and example
Box 3 in 2026: tax-free allowance of €59,357, provisional deemed returns, 36% rate, actual returns and the plans for 2028.
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- Dutch freelancer (zzp): how much tax to set aside in 2026
How much should Dutch freelancers set aside for income tax and the Zvw contribution in 2026? A worked example on €50,000 profit plus rules of thumb.
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- Dutch income tax return checklist for 2026
What expats need for the Dutch income tax return for 2026: annual statements, your home, box 3 on 1 January, deductions and extra steps for zzp'ers.
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- Dutch tax brackets 2026: box 1 rates and a worked example
The 2026 box 1 income tax brackets and rates in the Netherlands, before and after state pension age, plus a worked example on a €50,000 income.
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- Dutch tax credits 2026: general and labour tax credit
The Dutch general tax credit (max €3,115) and labour tax credit (max €5,685) in 2026, explained with phase-out thresholds and worked examples.
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- Self-employed deduction 2026 (zelfstandigenaftrek): €1,200
In 2026 the Dutch self-employed deduction is €1,200. Read about the hours criterion, the €2,123 start-up deduction and what the deduction saves you in tax.
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