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.

19 guides
- 30% Ruling Payroll Setup for New Dutch Hires in 2026: Costs and StepsSetting up payroll for the 30% ruling for new Dutch hires in 2026 requires your employer to request the ruling…
- 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…
- Cheapest Way to Run Dutch Payroll Tax Filing in 2026 Without ErrorsThe cheapest way to run Dutch payroll tax filing in 2026 without errors is to combine a reliable payroll provi…
- 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 Tax Deadlines You Must Not Miss in 2026Dutch payroll tax deadlines for 2026 follow a fixed monthly or quarterly schedule, with a few annual and one-o…
- 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. …
- Fixed Monthly Payroll Fees in the Netherlands Compared for 2026Fixed monthly payroll fees in the Netherlands for 2026 range from roughly €75 to €350 per employee per month. …
- Get a Quote for Full Dutch Payroll Administration from Intercompany Solutions in 2026Getting a quote for full Dutch payroll administration from Intercompany Solutions in 2026 is straightforward. …
- Get Your Dutch Wage Tax Registration Done in 2026 Within Two WeeksTo get your Dutch wage tax (loonheffing) registration done in 2026 within two weeks, you need to register your…
- Gross to Net Salary in Holland – What Changes in 2026?In 2026, the gross-to-net salary calculation in the Netherlands will shift due to adjusted tax brackets, a hig…
- 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…
- Is It Worth Paying an Accountant for Dutch Wage Tax in 2026?In 2026, paying an accountant for Dutch wage tax is almost always worth it for employers who want to avoid fin…
- 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 Dutch Wage Tax Really Costs Per Employee in 2026In 2026, Dutch wage tax for an employee earning €40,000 per year is roughly €7,600 to €8,400, depending on the…
- 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…
- What to Send to Outsource Your Dutch Wage Tax Returns in 2026To outsource Dutch wage tax returns in 2026, you need to send a signed power of attorney (volmacht), your comp…
- 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…