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Tax return for 2024

You have to complete your 2024 income tax return between 1 March and 1 May 2025. If you find completing your tax return daunting or difficult, just follow our handy step-by-step guide.

When should you file an income tax return?

The information on our website about submitting your tax return applies to people who are liable for tax in the Netherlands. If you have not received an ‘aangiftebrief’ (notice of obligation to submit a tax return), or do not know whether you need to submit a tax return, check with the Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst).

How to complete your tax return

Step 1: Preparing your tax return

It is easier if you first gather the information you need before you start. You will find that much of the information has already been pre-filled for you by the Tax and Customs Administration.

Step 2: filing your tax return

Which home ownership costs are tax-deductible in Box 1 of your tax return? Are you entitled to an exemption in Box 3?

Step 3: After filing your tax return

Have you filed a tax return and do you want to change something? In that case, you must submit these changes to the tax authorities by submitting a new tax return online.

Questions about the tax return