Dutch Tax Guides for Expats

Week-by-week action plan from gemeente registration to your first payslip review.

11 min read · Updated Mar 2026

Line-by-line breakdown of your loonstrook — loonheffing, pension, vakantiegeld, and more.

10 min read · Updated Mar 2026

How to set up your DigiD, activate it, and use it to file your Dutch taxes online.

7 min read · Updated Mar 2026

A clear breakdown of Box 1 tax rates, how brackets work, and what changed for 2026.

8 min read · Updated Mar 2026

How the algemene heffingskorting and arbeidskorting reduce your tax bill.

9 min read · Updated Mar 2026

Historical reference of all Box 1, Box 2, Box 3 rates, social security premiums, and 30% ruling thresholds.

10 min read · Updated Mar 2026

How Box 2 tax works for expats with a BV — 2026 rates, salary vs dividend optimization, and DGA rules.

8 min read · Updated Mar 2026

Complete breakdown of volksverzekeringen, werknemersverzekeringen, and employer vs employee contributions.

9 min read · Updated Mar 2026

Step-by-step walkthrough of the jaaraangifte process, from DigiD to final submission.

15 min read · Updated Mar 2026

Actions to take before December 31 to minimize your tax bill — Box 3 timing, deductions, and more.

9 min read · Updated Mar 2026

Every important tax deadline — annual filing dates, expat-specific windows, toeslagen renewals, and penalties.

7 min read · Updated Mar 2026

Hypotheekrenteaftrek, eigenwoningforfait, transfer tax, NHG — everything expats need to know.

11 min read · Updated Mar 2026

Understanding fictitious returns, asset categories, and how to minimize your Box 3 tax liability.

10 min read · Updated Mar 2026

What happens to your 30% ruling, Box 3, and tax obligations when you emigrate.

9 min read · Updated Mar 2026