How to file your Dutch income tax return

File your aangifte inkomstenbelasting yourself, without an accountant. From €49.

If you work in the Netherlands as an employee, you can file your own Dutch income tax return (aangifte inkomstenbelasting). You only need your BSN and your annual statement (jaaropgaaf), no accountant and no KvK. The return for tax year 2025 is filed in 2026: it opens on 1 March and the deadline is 1 May 2026 (or 1 September with an extension). With Taxmo you enter your salary and deductions, see your refund instantly, and file directly to the Belastingdienst. The calculation is free; you pay €49 (Box 1) or €79 (with Box 2 or Box 3) only when you file.

Who has to file, and who should

You must file if the Belastingdienst sends you an invitation (aangiftebrief) or if you owe more than a small threshold. Even if you are not required to file, it is often worth it: with mortgage interest, medical costs, donations, or a mid-year job change you frequently get money back. If you were not invited, you can file voluntarily up to five years back to claim a refund.

What you need

Your BSN, your date of birth, and the jaaropgaaf from each employer (gross annual salary and withheld wage tax, loonheffing). If you own a home, your WOZ value and the mortgage interest paid. For Box 2 and Box 3, the amounts of your substantial shareholding, savings, and investments. Taxmo applies the official 2025 brackets and tax credits for you.

Filing directly to the Belastingdienst

Taxmo files your full return directly via Digipoort, the same secure channel that tax advisors use. Your BSN and data are encrypted and used only to file your return. Prefer to upload it yourself? Download the official XBRL file and submit it in Mijn Belastingdienst.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an accountant to file in the Netherlands?
No. Any employee can file their own income tax return with just a BSN and a jaaropgaaf. An accountant is not required for a standard salaried return.
When is the deadline for the 2025 return?
The 2025 return is filed in 2026: it opens on 1 March, with a deadline of 1 May 2026, or 1 September 2026 if you request an extension before 1 May.
How much does it cost?
The wizard and refund calculation are free. Filing costs a one-time €49 for Box 1, or €79 if your return uses Box 2 or Box 3. No subscription.
I left the Netherlands mid-year. Can I still file?
Yes. A part-year (M-form) situation often produces a refund. You can file for past years up to five years back to claim it.