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Dutch tax, explained for expats
Clear answers to the questions expats ask us most: filing your Dutch tax return, the M-form, the 30% ruling and how your shares are taxed. Written by Diederik den Boer.
Do I need to file a Dutch tax return as an expat?
You must file if the Belastingdienst invites you to. Even without an invitation, filing often pays off for expats, especially in your first year. Here is how it works.
GuideThe M-form explained: your Dutch tax return in the year you move
Moved to the Netherlands, or left, during the year? Then you file a special tax return: the M-form. What it is, when to file it and why it often leads to a refund.
GuideThe 30% ruling in 2026, and what changes in 2027
The 30% ruling (now officially called the expat ruling) lets your employer pay part of your salary tax-free. The conditions, the 2026 amounts and the changes coming in 2027.
GuideRSUs and stock options in the Netherlands: how they are taxed
Restricted stock units, options and employee share plans are common at international employers. When you pay Dutch tax on them, what happens afterwards and the mistakes we see most often.
GuideBox 3 in 2026: how the Netherlands taxes your savings and investments
Savings, shares, crypto and a second home are taxed in box 3. How the tax is calculated in 2026, what it means for your assets abroad, and the changes planned for 2027 and 2028.
GuidePrinsjesdag 2026: the main Dutch tax changes for 2027
On 15 September 2026 the Dutch government presented its Tax Plan 2027, followed by additional proposals at the end of September. The main plans for individuals, expats, entrepreneurs and savers at a glance.
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