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🇳🇱2026 Tax Year

Bonus Tax Calculator

Calculate how much tax you'll pay on your bonus in Netherlands. See exactly what you'll take home after all deductions.

Bonus Details

Enter your salary and bonus amount

8% vakantiegeld

Expat tax benefit

Total Gross (with bonus):€ 55.000
Marginal Tax Rate:37.6%

Bonus Take Home

Your net bonus amount (2026)

€ 2.278
net bonus after tax

Bonus Breakdown

Gross Bonus€ 5.000
Tax on Bonus-€ 2.722
Net Bonus€ 2.278
Effective Bonus Tax
54.4%
Bonus Retention
45.6%

Annual Comparison

Without Bonus

€ 41.000

€ 3.417/month

With Bonus

€ 43.678

+€ 2.278 from bonus

Why is my bonus taxed so much? Your bonus is added to your regular income, pushing part of it into higher tax brackets. The Netherlands has a progressive tax system, so additional income above your current bracket is taxed at 38%.

How is Bonus Tax Calculated?

Understanding bonus taxation in Netherlands

Combined with Salary

Your bonus is added to your regular salary, and the total is taxed at your marginal rate.

Marginal Tax Rate

Bonuses are often taxed at your highest rate since they're added on top of your regular income.

Social Security

Social security contributions may also apply, depending on your total income and contribution ceilings.