FREE TAX TOOL, IN ENGLISH
30% ruling calculator
See how the 30% ruling for expats affects your net salary in the Netherlands. Compare your take-home pay with and without the tax-free allowance. Free to use, no account needed.
ABOUT THIS TOOL
How the 30% ruling calculator works
What it estimates
The tax you save and your take-home pay when part of your salary is paid as a tax-free allowance under the 30% ruling, compared with no ruling.
How to read the result
The difference between the two results is your estimated yearly saving. It depends on your salary, your age category and the year your ruling started.
Who it's for
Expats recruited from abroad, and employers checking an offer, who want to understand the ruling in English.
Good to know
The ruling has conditions: a minimum salary, the 150 km rule and a maximum of 5 years. From 2027 the allowance drops from 30% to 27% for all participants.
30% ruling questions
Quick answers for expats about the 30% ruling.
Who qualifies for the 30% ruling?
Employees recruited from abroad who lived more than 150 km from the Dutch border for at least 16 of the 24 months before starting, and who earn above the salary threshold.
What is the salary threshold for 2026?
The calculator uses €48,013 for 2026, or €36,497 if you are under 30 and hold a Master's degree. Check the current figure with the Belastingdienst.
How long does the ruling last?
Up to 5 years (60 months). Earlier stays or work in the Netherlands are deducted from that period.
How do I apply?
You and your employer apply together with the Belastingdienst, usually within four months of your start date.
