Your 30% Ruling Estimate
Salary
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Enter your total contractual gross salary. Select below whether this already includes the 8% holiday allowance.
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Most Dutch employment contracts include the 8% holiday allowance in the gross figure. If yours is paid separately, select the second option and the calculator adds 8% to derive the annual gross used for the ruling.
age
The under-30 Master's track has a lower minimum taxable salary threshold, making the ruling accessible at a lower gross salary.
Ruling Status
✅
Current holders see benefit and transitional guidance. Applicants see eligibility assessment and estimated benefit if approved.
yr
Used for the correct 2027 transition split. 2023-or-earlier, 2024, and 2025+ starters do not follow the same path.
Estimated Annual Net Gain
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modelled on simplified Box 1 tax logic
Tax-Free Allowance
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30% of eligible salary
Taxable Salary After Ruling
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used for income tax calculation
Effective Tax Rate (With Ruling)
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vs without ruling
Estimated Monthly Net Gain
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extra per month
Net Salary Comparison
✕ Without 30% Ruling
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Taxable income—
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✓ With 30% Ruling
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Tax-free allowance—
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Estimated income tax—
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These estimates are modelled on simplified Dutch Box 1 income tax logic including approximated general tax credit and employment credit for 2026. They do not account for pension contributions, social insurance premiums, partner deductions, bonuses, or employer-specific arrangements. Always verify with a payroll specialist or the Belastingdienst.
Net Salary Comparison by Gross Salary Level
With ruling
Without ruling
5-Year Ruling Projection
| Year | Ruling % | Salary Norm | Tax-Free Allowance | Est. Annual Net Gain | Cumulative Gain |
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