What is the maximum salary capped under the 30% ruling?

Under the Balkenende standard (WNT cap), the 30% tax-free reimbursement is capped at a maximum salary of €262,000 per year.

How long can expats claim the 30% ruling?

The ruling is granted for a maximum duration of 5 years (60 months) from the official start date of qualifying employment.

Can the 30% ruling be transferred when changing jobs in the Netherlands?

Yes, if you switch employers within 3 months of leaving your previous job and still meet all criteria, your ruling can be transferred.

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Netherlands 30% Ruling Calculator

Calculate Dutch 30% ruling expat tax exemptions, minimum salary thresholds, and net monthly take-home increases under Belastingdienst rules.

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Input Parameters

Gross Annual Salary (€)

€

Employee Category

Calculated Results

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Annual Tax-Free Allowance

24.600 €

Adjusted Taxable Wage (Box 1)

57.400 €

Net Monthly Income Increase

758 €

Effective Tax-Free Percentage

30.00%

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1How to Use Netherlands 30% Ruling Calculator

The Dutch 30% ruling (30%-regeling) allows employers to pay up to 30% of a qualified recruited expat gross salary as a tax-free reimbursement for extraterritorial relocation costs.

Step 1.Enter gross annual salary in Euros (€) including holiday allowance.
Step 2.Select qualification status (Standard vs. Master degree holder under 30).
Step 3.Review the tax-free allowance amount and adjusted taxable salary.
Step 4.View the estimated net take-home salary increase per month.

2Formulas, Methodology & Key Features

Belastingdienst 30% Allowance Formula

The tax-free allowance is capped so the taxable salary does not drop below statutory thresholds:

Allowance = Min(Gross × 30%, Max(0, Gross - Threshold)) Taxable Salary = Gross - Allowance Net Monthly Gain ≈ (Allowance × 36.97%) / 12

3Dutch 30% Ruling Net Income Gain Matrix (€)

Gross Salary (€)	Tax-Free Allowance	Adjusted Taxable Wage	Monthly Net Gain (€)	Effective Tax-Free %
55.000 €	6.987 €	48.013 €	215 € / maand	12.7%
70.000 €	21.000 €	49.000 €	647 € / maand	30.0%
95.000 €	28.500 €	66.500 €	878 € / maand	30.0%
130.000 €	39.000 €	91.000 €	1.201 € / maand	30.0%

?Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Common questions answered about Netherlands 30% Ruling Calculator.

The minimum taxable salary is €48,013 for employees aged 30+ and €36,497 for employees under 30 with a recognized European Master degree.

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