Taxmo vs OrangeTax

€49 self-serve filing versus a fixed-fee prepared return.

OrangeTax is an established expat tax firm with offices in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Haarlem, known for transparent fixed fees: one price for your income tax return with the fiscal partner included, regardless of complexity (their personal return is a fixed fee in the hundreds of euros; check their current price list for the exact amount). Taxmo takes the software route: a free refund calculation, then a one-time €49 (Box 1) or €79 (Box 2/3) to file directly to the Belastingdienst, partner data also included.

Two kinds of fixed price

Both Taxmo and OrangeTax avoid hourly billing. The difference is what the fixed price buys: at OrangeTax a tax professional prepares and files your return; at Taxmo the wizard guides you through entering your jaaropgaaf and deductions yourself, applies the official 2025 brackets, credits and thresholds, and files via Digipoort. Self-serve is why the Taxmo fee is a fraction of a prepared service.

What you see before paying

With Taxmo the entire calculation is free: you see your refund or amount due, the breakdown per bracket and heffingskorting, and the effect of every deduction before any payment. You pay only at the moment of filing. A prepared service necessarily works the other way around: you commit to the fee, then receive the outcome.

When to pick which

OrangeTax is a strong choice when you want a professional to own the process, especially with international elements. If your Dutch situation is employment income, a home, and standard deductions, Taxmo files the same return for €49 and shows you the result first.

Frequently asked questions

What does OrangeTax charge?
OrangeTax works with fixed fees, with the fiscal partner included in the price of a personal income tax return. Check their current price list for the exact amount; their model is a prepared-for-you service, which is priced accordingly higher than self-serve software.
Is the partner included at both?
Yes. OrangeTax includes the fiscal partner in its fixed fee, and Taxmo includes partner details in the €49/€79 one-time price, where several competitors charge a separate family or duo tier.
Why is Taxmo cheaper?
No human preparation: the wizard automates the official rules, you enter the data from your jaaropgaaf yourself, and the result is checked by a rule engine before filing, with an accuracy guarantee up to €500.