New bank account numbers Dutch Tax Authorities (effective 1 May 2026)

New bank account numbers Dutch Tax Authorities (effective 1 May 2026)

As of 1 May 2026, the Belastingdienst has changed its banking partner to Rabobank. This transition results in new bank account numbers, which will be reflected in all official correspondence from that date onward. From a practical perspective, taxpayers must ensure...
Supreme Court confirms legality of decreased 30% ruling period

Supreme Court confirms legality of decreased 30% ruling period

The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that the reduction of the maximum duration of the 30% ruling from eight to five years, including the limited transitional arrangements introduced in 2019, is lawful. The case concerned an employee who had been granted a 30% ruling in...
Does Foreign Real Estate Impact Your Box 3 Tax Assessment?

Does Foreign Real Estate Impact Your Box 3 Tax Assessment?

The Dutch Supreme Court recently ruled that, under certain circumstances, the return on foreign real estate is not included when calculating your actual return for Box 3 tax purposes, based on the June 2024 rulings.  However, under the Box 3 Counter-Evidence...