Income Tax Rates in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has a progressive income tax system. Accordingly, the income tax rate depends on the amount and type of income. For 2024, the tax rates for those who have not yet reached retirement age are as follows:

• Income tax rate for work-from-home earnings:
  • Up to €75,518: 36.97%
  • Above €75,518: 49.5%
• Income tax rate for income from substantial interest:
  • Up to €67,000: 24.5%
  • Above €67,000: 33%
• Income tax rate for income from savings and investments: 36%

Additionally, the income tax rate varies depending on the amount of income:

• For income from €38,098 to €75,518: 36.97%
• Above €75,518: 49.5%

For those who have reached retirement age in 2024:

• 19.07% for income up to €40,021
• 36.97% for income from €40,021 to €75,518
• 49.5% for income above €75,518

Moreover, starting in 2024, the state retirement age will be 67.

Non-taxable Minimum

In the Netherlands, there is no fixed “non-taxable minimum” or personal allowance as seen in some other countries. Instead, the Dutch tax system provides a system of tax credits that effectively reduce the amount of tax payable.

Tax Credit

The total tax credit for taxpayers under retirement age in 2024 varies depending on the amount of taxable income from work and home:

• Up to €24,813: €3,362 tax credit
• From €24,813 to €75,518: €3,362 – 6.63% x (taxable income from work and home – €24,812)
• Tax credit is zero for income above €75,518

For taxpayers reaching retirement age in 2024:

• Up to €24,813: €1,735 tax credit
• From €24,813 to €75,518: €1,735 – 3.421% x (taxable income from work and home – €24,812)
• Tax credit is zero for income above €75,518

Deductions

In the Netherlands, deductions from taxable income include:

• Mortgage interest deduction
• Education expenses
• Charitable contributions

Special Income Tax Regimes in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, there is a 30% expat tax credit. This relief allows eligible expat employees to receive up to 30% of their salary tax-free for five years. As of January 1, 2024, expats will have varying percentages of their salary tax-free over the course of five years.

Getting a Tax Number in the Netherlands

There are two types of tax numbers for income tax in the Netherlands:

• BSN (Burgerservicenummer): Required for residents.
• RSIN (Rechtspersonen en Samenwerkingsverbanden Informatienummer): For businesses and legal entities.

Individuals relocating to the Netherlands and planning to stay longer than four months must register at their local municipality to obtain a BSN. Businesses starting operations need to register with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) to obtain an RSIN.

Deadlines for income tax returns

• May 1 is the deadline for resident taxpayers to file their income tax returns for the previous tax year.
• October 1 is the new deadline if an extension is requested, granting resident taxpayers an additional five months to file their returns.
• July 1 is the deadline for non-resident taxpayers to file their income tax returns or request an extension for the previous tax year.

Penalty

Failure to pay taxes on time or submit a tax return by the deadline may result in fines. Administrative fines are imposed for late filing or late payment of payroll taxes.

Understanding these intricacies helps content creators in the Netherlands effectively manage their income tax obligations and optimize their financial planning.