Dutch Budget Announcements for 2016

January 10, 2015

On 15 September, the day of the opening of the Dutch Parliament (Prinsjesdag), the Dutch Government announced its plans for the year 2016 and beyond.  They aim to reduce the tax burden on tax payers and to stimulate economic growth by encouraging employment and spending.

The issues most relevant to Dutch employers are as follows:

Tax bands

Proposed new rates for 2016

Up to EUR 19 922

36.5% (8.4 % tax + 28.15% national insurance)

EUR 19 922 – EUR 33 715

40.15% (12% tax + 28.15% national insurance)

EUR 33 715 – EUR 66 421

40.15% (tax only)

Over EUR 66 421

52% (tax only)

From 2017 the following will apply:

From 2018 rebates will also be available to employers hiring older people with social security benefits, disabled employees and the replacement of disabled employees. 

Who is impacted by these changes?

Individuals

Employers in the Netherlands

What should I do and what happens next?

These proposals will now be debated in parliament and any further changes should be confirmed by the end of the year. If you haven’t already reviewed your scheme for the payment of work-related costs, now is the time to do so.

Resources

2016 Budget Memorandum

Further Information

For further information or to discuss how we can assist with the issues raised, please contact Rina Driece on +31 10 224 6 424, Loyens & Loeff

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