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Netherlands

Box 1: 35.75% / 37.56% / 49.5% · 30% ruling for expats · Tax year Jan–Dec · Filing deadline 1 May

35.75% / 37.56% / 49.5%
Box 1 Rates
€78,426
Top Rate Threshold
1 Jan – 31 Dec
Tax Year
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Netherlands Tax Facts

— 2026
Box 1 Rates
35.75% / 37.56% / 49.5%
Top Rate Threshold
€78,426
Tax Year
1 Jan – 31 Dec
30% Ruling
Available for expats rules tightened
Capital Gains (Box 3)
~6.00% deemed return (investments, 2026)
Filing Deadline
1 May (online)

Quick Country Comparison

— at €75,000
Country Take-home Eff. Rate vs Netherlands
Netherlands
€51,500 31.3% —
Germany
€45,400 39.5% −€6,200
United Kingdom
€54,100 27.9% +€2,600
UAE
€75,000 0% +€23,500

Netherlands: Box 1 income tax minus employment/general tax credits. Germany: income tax + employee social contributions. UK: income tax + NI, computed on a £75,000 salary and shown in the same numerals (no currency conversion). UAE: 0% income tax. Assumes single earner, no 30% ruling applied. Illustrative — not tax advice.

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Last Updated: October 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc