Free expat estimator

Dutch tax refund calculator for expats

Many expats who arrived or left during the year overpay payroll tax. Use this rough estimator to see if a Dutch tax return may be worth filing.

Dutch tax refund estimator

For expats who worked part of the year in the Netherlands.

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Estimated refund range

€229 – €629

Part-year workers often overpay payroll tax because employers calculate withholding as if you worked the full year.

This is a rough indication, not tax advice. Final refund depends on your jaaropgave, resident status, deductions, partner situation and Belastingdienst assessment.

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When refunds are common

Refunds are common when you worked only part of the calendar year, had multiple jobs, moved in or out of the Netherlands, or did not claim deductions correctly.

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