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Tax refund from the Netherlands - settlement for the years 2021-2025

Did your employer in the Netherlands deduct loonheffing every month? Advance payments are calculated according to general tables, without taking your allowances into account. The annual declaration to Belastingdienst allows you to recover the overpayment. We settle up to 5 years back, in Dutch, for a fixed fee of 400 PLN, with no commission on the refund.

Average refund: 700-1200 EUR
Fixed fee 400 PLN - 0% commission
Free preliminary calculation
20+ years of experience, 48 000+ cases

Netherlands

Documents and prices

Service price list - Netherlands

Service Price
1 Individual tax return from the Netherlands 130 EUR
2 Joint tax return from the Netherlands 155 EUR
3 Application for zorgtoeslag (healthcare allowance) 100 EUR
4 Application for huurtoeslag (housing allowance) 100 EUR

Document packages - Netherlands

Tax refund from the Netherlands - settlement up to 5 years back

Have you worked in the Netherlands and did your employer withhold monthly loonheffing (Dutch wage tax)? Tax advances are calculated according to general tables - without taking into account your individual situation, allowances or expenses. Only the annual tax return with the Belastingdienst makes it possible to recover an overpayment and calculate the result according to the taxpayer's real annual situation.

FenixTax price: 400 PLN - fixed fee, 0% commission from the refund amount. The entire refund goes to you.

We have been settling foreign taxes for over 20 years. More than 48 000 handled cases and full correspondence with the Belastingdienst in Dutch.

Dutch tax return - Belastingdienst

Who can apply for a tax refund from the Netherlands

Every person who meets the following conditions is entitled to apply for a refund:

  • worked legally in the Netherlands (employment contract, seasonal work or through a temporary employment agency),
  • had income tax advances (loonheffing) withheld by the employer,
  • has a BSN (Burgerservicenummer - Dutch personal identification number).

It does not matter whether you worked for one month or the whole year. It is also irrelevant whether you still live in the Netherlands or have returned to Poland, because the settlement concerns the tax year in which Dutch income and tax advances were recorded by the employer and the Belastingdienst.

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How high the tax refund from the Netherlands is - what the amount depends on

The amount of the refund depends on several factors:

  • Total income - in the Netherlands and in Poland (it affects entitlement to tax allowances)
  • Amount of loonheffing withheld - the higher the advances, the greater the possible overpayment
  • Duration of employment - a seasonal worker receives a different amount than a person employed for the whole year
  • Available allowances - Algemene heffingskorting and Arbeidskorting can reduce tax by several thousand EUR

Tax bands in the Netherlands (2026)

Annual income (EUR)Rate (tax + contributions)
up to 38 88335,75%
38 883 - 78 42637,56%
over 78 42649,50%

The first-band rate includes income tax and social insurance contributions (AOW 17,90%, Anw 0,10%, Wlz 9,65%).

Tax credits that reduce tax

CreditMaximum amount 2026For whom
Algemene heffingskorting (general tax credit)3 115 EUREvery taxpayer (reduced from income of 29 736 EUR)
Arbeidskorting (employment tax credit)5 685 EURPersons with employment income (reduced from 45 592 EUR)

Together up to 8 800 EUR of annual tax credits. These amounts reduce your tax directly - not your income.

The 90% rule - the key to full allowances

Full allowances are available to persons with the status of a qualifying foreign taxpayer (kwalificerend buitenlands belastingplichtige) - if your income from the Netherlands constitutes at least 90% of all income in the relevant tax year and you prove this with an EU/EWR certificate from the Polish tax office.

Example: Jan earned 26 000 EUR in the Netherlands and about 500 EUR in Poland. The Dutch share is 98% - so he meets the 90% condition and is entitled to full tax credits.

If you do not meet the 90% condition, you can still file a return, but without the full allowances. An overpayment may have arisen for other reasons, for example because advances were too high.

Required documents

Basic documents:

  • Jaaropgave - annual income statement from the employer (Dutch equivalent of the Polish PIT-11)
  • BSN number (Burgerservicenummer)
  • ID card or passport - copy of both sides
  • Bank details - IBAN and BIC

For full allowances (90% rule):

  • EU/EWR certificate from the Polish tax office
  • Polish PIT-36 return with ZG attachment

You do not have a Jaaropgave? Then we need the last payslip (salarisstrook) or the employer's details. We request the required information from the Belastingdienst.

Tax from the Netherlands - required documents

Filing deadlines - by when the return must be submitted

A tax return in the Netherlands can be submitted up to 5 years back. In 2026, you can settle the following years:

Tax yearFinal deadline
202531 December 2030
202431 December 2029
202331 December 2028
202231 December 2027
202131 December 2026

Important: For the year 2021, less than 8 months remain - act now if you have not yet filed the return for this year.

How long the refund takes

  • Returns submitted by 1 April: assessment usually within 3 months
  • Other cases: 3 to 6 months
  • Complicated cases: up to 12 months

The Belastingdienst issues two types of assessments: voorlopige aanslag (provisional assessment - faster payment) and aanslag (final assessment).

Which form - Aangifte C, P, M or F

FormFor whom
Aangifte CNon-residents - persons not registered in the Netherlands (the most common case for Polish employees)
Aangifte PResidents - persons registered in the Netherlands for the whole year
Form MPersons who registered or deregistered during the year
Form FSettlement of a deceased person (by the heirs)

Most Polish employees file Aangifte C. You do not have to determine yourself which form applies to you - we take care of that.

Filing obligation in Poland - PIT-36 + ZG

If you work in the Netherlands and are tax resident in Poland, you must report the Dutch income in the Polish return PIT-36 with PIT/ZG attachment. The Polish-Dutch double taxation treaty allows the tax paid in the Netherlands to be credited. If additional tax arises, the abolition relief may be applied (since 2023: maximum 1 360 PLN).

The tax refund from the Netherlands itself is not income taxable in Poland.

How the settlement with FenixTax works - 4 steps

  1. Send an enquiry - call us, write an email or fill in the online form
  2. Free calculation - before you decide, we check how much you can receive back
  3. We handle the formalities - we prepare the return with all allowances, send it to the Belastingdienst and answer letters in Dutch
  4. You receive your money - the refund goes to your account. The entire amount belongs to you

At every stage, you know what has been sent, what the authority may still request and what the expected next step is. We serve clients online from all over Poland and at more than 140 service points throughout the country.

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Why FenixTax - what makes us different

FenixTaxCompany charging commission
Fee modelFixed fee 400 PLN10-15% of the refund amount
Cost with 1 000 EUR refund400 PLN430-650 PLN
Cost with 2 000 EUR refund400 PLN860-1 300 PLN
Free preliminary calculationyesnot always
Correspondence with the Belastingdienstyes, in Dutchnot always
Service points in Poland140+50-100
Experience20+ years, 48 000+ casesvaries

The higher your refund, the more cost-effective our fixed fee is. With a fixed fee, the cost does not grow together with the refund, so the full financial benefit from a higher overpayment remains with you.

What can be deducted for tax purposes in the Netherlands

  • Maintenance for a former spouse (partneralimentatie)
  • Exceptional medical costs not covered by insurance
  • Professional courses and training in the Netherlands
  • Donations to registered public benefit organisations (ANBI)

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FAQ

How long do I wait for a tax refund from the Netherlands?

Standard processing takes 3 to 6 months from submission of the complete return. The Belastingdienst first issues a provisional assessment (voorlopige aanslag) and then the final assessment (aanslag). Returns submitted by 1 April are processed faster - a refund may even be possible after 2-3 months. In complicated cases or additional checks, the process can take up to 12 months.

Which years can I settle in 2026?

The years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The right expires 5 years after the end of the tax year. For 2021, the final deadline is 31 December 2026, so less than 8 months remain.

How much does a tax settlement from the Netherlands cost?

400 PLN for an individual settlement and 200 PLN for a nil settlement. This is a fixed fee - we do not charge a percentage commission from the refund amount. Whether you receive 300 EUR or 3 000 EUR back, the price remains the same.

What is loonheffing?

Loonheffing is the Dutch payroll tax withheld monthly by the employer. It includes income tax (inkomstenbelasting) and social insurance contributions (volksverzekeringen - AOW, Anw, Wlz). The advances are calculated according to general tables without individual allowances - this creates overpayments that can be reclaimed through the return.

What is a Jaaropgave and how do I get it?

The Jaaropgave is the annual income statement issued by the employer - the Dutch equivalent of the Polish PIT-11. It should be delivered by the end of March of the following year. If you have not received it, you can request a duplicate from the employer. If there is no contact anymore, we can request the required data from the Belastingdienst.

What is the EU/EWR certificate and why is it needed?

It is an official document from the Polish tax office confirming your income earned in Poland and possibly in other countries outside the Netherlands. The Belastingdienst requires it from persons applying for the status of a qualifying foreign taxpayer under the 90% rule.

Do I have to settle my income from the Netherlands in Poland?

Yes. As a Polish tax resident, you must report all income, including Dutch income, in the PIT-36 return with PIT/ZG attachment. This does not mean double taxation - the double taxation treaty allows the tax paid in the Netherlands to be credited.

Is a tax refund from the Netherlands taxed in Poland?

No. A refund of a tax overpayment is not income taxable in Poland. You do not have to report the amount received.

I do not have a BSN number - what should I do?

The BSN (Burgerservicenummer) is assigned when registering in the Netherlands. If you worked legally, you probably already have it - it appears on the Jaaropgave, payslips or official correspondence. If you have never received a BSN, we can help with the application (cost: 300 PLN).

Can I file jointly with my spouse?

Yes, if two conditions are met: (1) your income from the Netherlands constitutes at least 90% of your worldwide income, (2) the joint income of you and your spouse comes at least 90% from the Netherlands. The partner must have a BSN. Joint settlement can significantly increase the refund through the partner's general tax credit.

What happens if I receive a Dutch letter from the Belastingdienst?

We translate letters from the Belastingdienst and reply in Dutch on your behalf. You do not need to know the language. If you receive a letter that you cannot answer, contact us.

What is the difference between voorlopige aanslag and aanslag?

Voorlopige aanslag is a provisional assessment in which the Belastingdienst estimates your tax on the basis of the submitted return. It can allow faster payment. Aanslag is the final assessment after full verification. If there are differences, you pay extra or receive an additional refund.

Can I correct an earlier return?

Yes. If your previous settlement was incomplete or incorrect, for example because allowances were missing, you can file a correction. The correction is a complete new return and can be submitted up to 5 years after the end of the tax year.

What are the tax rates in the Netherlands?

In 2026, three bands apply: 35,75% up to 38 883 EUR, 37,56% from 38 883 to 78 426 EUR and 49,50% above 78 426 EUR. The first band includes income tax and social insurance contributions. Most Polish employees fall into the first band.

What tax credits are available in the Netherlands?

The two most important are Algemene heffingskorting (general tax credit - up to 3 115 EUR in 2026) and Arbeidskorting (employment tax credit - up to 5 685 EUR in 2026). They are available to persons whose Dutch income constitutes at least 90% of all income. The credits reduce tax directly - not income.

I worked through a temporary employment agency - can I file?

Yes. The form of employment does not matter. What matters is that the employer, in this case the agency, withheld loonheffing. Temporary employment agencies issue a Jaaropgave just like direct employers.

What is abolition relief and how does it affect my settlement?

Abolition relief concerns the Polish tax settlement. If, after applying proportional credit in PIT-36, additional tax arises in Poland, this relief reduces the amount. Since 2023, it is limited to 1 360 PLN per year. A Dutch tax refund may offset a possible Polish tax surcharge.

Czy mogę sam sprawdzić swoją sprawę przez DigiD?

DigiD to cyfrowy login do holenderskich urzędów, w tym do portalu Mijn Belastingdienst, gdzie widać status zeznania i decyzje. Mieszkając w Polsce, trudno go uzyskać, bo wymaga potwierdzenia tożsamości w Holandii. Dlatego status sprawy monitorujemy za klientów i informujemy o każdej decyzji, a pismo z urzędu wystarczy przesłać do biura.

Co to jest Zorgtoeslag i czy mogę dostać dopłatę do ubezpieczenia?

Zorgtoeslag to dopłata do obowiązkowego holenderskiego ubezpieczenia zdrowotnego dla osób o niższych dochodach, wypłacana przez urząd Belastingdienst Toeslagen. Przysługuje także Polakom pracującym w Holandii i można o nią wystąpić również za poprzedni rok. To osobna procedura obok rozliczenia podatku: zobacz usługę dodatek do ubezpieczenia Zorgtoeslag.

Co grozi za nierozliczenie podatku z Holandii?

Jeśli rozliczenie podatku w Holandii jest obowiązkowe (na przykład po wezwaniu z urzędu albo przy dopłacie powyżej progu), Belastingdienst może naliczyć grzywnę i odsetki od zaległości, a podatek oszacować na niekorzyść podatnika. Osoby mieszkające w Polsce mają też obowiązek wykazania holenderskich dochodów w polskim zeznaniu (PIT-36 z załącznikiem PIT/ZG). W praktyce rozliczenie zwykle się opłaca, bo większość pracujących w Holandii ma nadpłatę do odzyskania.

Czy dostanę zwrot za pracę sezonową lub tylko część roku?

Tak, i to właśnie przy pracy sezonowej na terenie Holandii zwroty bywają najwyższe w stosunku do zarobków. Zaliczki na podatek pobierane są tak, jakby dochód był osiągany przez cały rok, więc przy krótszym okresie pracy duża część ulg pozostaje niewykorzystana i powstaje nadpłata. Wystarczy kopia karty podatkowej Jaaropgaaf od pracodawcy lub paski wypłat.

Do kiedy trzeba złożyć deklarację podatkową w Holandii?

Standardowy termin złożenia deklaracji za poprzedni rok to 1 maja. Na wniosek można uzyskać przedłużenie, a jeśli urząd przysłał wezwanie, obowiązuje termin wskazany w piśmie. Rozliczenie dobrowolne, nastawione na zwrot, można złożyć nawet do pięciu lat wstecz.

Jak sprawdzę, na jakim etapie jest moje rozliczenie?

Po złożeniu zeznania sprawa czeka na rozpatrzenie przez Belastingdienst, który najpierw wydaje decyzję wstępną (voorlopige aanslag), a potem ostateczną (aanslag). O postępach klient jest informowany na bieżąco, a o status można w każdej chwili zapytać w biurze, telefonicznie lub mailowo.

Czy zasiłek rodzinny w Holandii ma związek z rozliczeniem podatku?

Zasiłek rodzinny na dzieci (Kinderbijslag) to osobne świadczenie wypłacane przez urząd SVB, niezależne od rozliczenia podatkowego. Otrzymanie zwrotu podatku nie wpływa na prawo do zasiłku ani odwrotnie. W ramach rozliczenia podatku sprawdzamy natomiast ulgi podatkowe, które przysługują między innymi osobom utrzymującym rodzinę.

Czy rozliczenie podatku z Holandii mogę załatwić w pełni online?

Tak, rozliczenie podatku z Holandii w całości załatwisz zdalnie: dokumenty przesyłasz przez formularz na stronie lub mailem, komplet do podpisu przychodzi elektronicznie albo pocztą, a zwrot trafia z urzędu bezpośrednio na konto, także polskie. Dla osób, które wolą kontakt na miejscu, dostępna jest sieć punktów obsługi w całej Polsce.

Pracowałem w Holandii i w Polsce w tym samym roku. Jak to rozliczyć?

Dochody rozlicza się w każdym kraju według tamtejszych zasad. W Holandii wysokość polskich dochodów wpływa na prawo do pełnych ulg (zasada 90 procent, potwierdzana zaświadczeniem UE/WE), a w Polsce holenderskie dochody wykazuje się w PIT-36 z załącznikiem PIT/ZG. Takie mieszane sytuacje to codzienność przy pracy transgranicznej i standardowy zakres usługi.