Payroll Taxes and Wage Tax

Dutch payroll tax bundles wage tax and social security premiums into one monthly filing. These guides explain the rates, the 30% ruling, tax credits and the gross-to-net journey, so the deductions on a Dutch payslip finally make sense.

10 guides

• A Simple 2026 Example Payslip for an Employee in the NetherlandsA Dutch payslip for 2026 shows gross salary, payroll taxes (wage tax and social security contributions), and n…
• Common Wage Tax Mistakes Dutch Startups Still Make in 2026Common wage tax mistakes cost Dutch startups thousands of euros each year. Many founders misclassify employees…
• Dutch Payroll Taxes Explained in Plain English for 2026Dutch payroll taxes in 2026 consist of wage tax, national insurance contributions, and the contribution for th…
• Employer Social Security Contributions in Holland: 2026 RatesEmployer social security contributions in the Netherlands are a mandatory cost for any business hiring staff. …
• Gross to Net Salary in Holland – What Changes in 2026?In 2026, Dutch payroll taxes and wage tax brackets will change slightly, with new income tax rates and a highe…
• How Much Wage Tax Do You Pay in the Netherlands in 2026?In 2026, wage tax in the Netherlands is a withholding tax on employee salaries that covers most income tax obl…
• Payroll Tax Credits and Discounts for Dutch Employers in 2026Dutch employers in 2026 can reduce payroll taxes through specific tax credits and discounts, primarily the Gen…
• The 30% Ruling for Foreign Employees in the Netherlands in 2026The 30% ruling in the Netherlands is a tax advantage for skilled foreign employees. It allows an employer to p…
• What Happens if You File Dutch Wage Tax Returns Late in 2026?Filing Dutch wage tax (loonheffing) returns late in 2026 triggers a fine of €68 per month (up to €5,679) per r…
• Work-Related Costs Scheme (WKR) in the Netherlands: 2026 LimitsThe Work-Related Costs Scheme (Wet normering bezoldiging topfunctionarissen, or WKR in Dutch) in the Netherlan…