Guides
Plain-English explainers on Dutch taxes and insurance, kept current per tax year.
Tax
The 30% ruling explained (2026 → 27% in 2027)
What it is, who qualifies, how the tax-free allowance works and what changes in 2027.
Tax30% ruling salary requirements 2026 & 2027
The exact thresholds (€48,013 / €36,497), partial benefit, the cap, and transitional rules.
TaxUnderstanding your Dutch payslip
Loonheffing, vakantiegeld, tax credits — every line of your salarisstrook decoded.
InsuranceDutch health insurance for expats: the complete guide
How the system works, 2027 costs, policy types, and how to choose as a newcomer.
InsuranceDo I need Dutch health insurance?
The 4-month rule, students, EU workers, partners — who must insure and who must not.
InsuranceSwitching health insurance for 2027: deadlines & how-to
Cancel by 31 December, pick a new policy by 31 January — here is exactly how it works.
InsuranceEigen risico: the Dutch healthcare deductible explained
How the €400 (2027) deductible works, what never counts, and when a voluntary extra pays off.
InsuranceZorgtoeslag: healthcare allowance for expats
Who qualifies, how much it is and how to apply with DigiD.