Holiday allowance in the Netherlands (“vakentiegel”) is a gross payment of 8% of your total gross salary . Although employers are obliged to pay this 8% holiday allowance to their staff, it is up to them whether to pay it all at once in may or spread it over 12 months instead.
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For calculating holiday pay, a week usually starts on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday. You should calculate your holiday pay from the last full week that you worked . This can end on or before the first day of your holiday. You should only use another 7-day period if that’s how your pay is calculated.
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How much holiday allowance should you pay? Holiday allowance (in Dutch) must be at least 8% of the employee’s gross wage of the previous year . This includes overtime, performance premiums, any commissions, supplements for working unsocial hours and payment in lieu of holiday days.
Read moreHow much tax do I pay on holiday allowance Netherlands?
It’s automatically included on your payslip and built up during the employment period from June to May. Each month you’ll see 8% gross added to your payslip on top of your salary and as this is generally all paid out at once, it’s equivalent to receiving almost one full month of salary (96%) before tax .29 Kas 2021
Read moreDo the Dutch pay high taxes?
The Netherlands is a socially conscious country, and higher earners can expect substantial taxation on their salary (up to 49.5%) . However, your personal situation, type of work, residency status, and other assets and earnings (particularly from abroad) will affect your position considerably.
Read moreWhat is the 30 rule in the Netherlands?
The 30% reimbursement ruling (also known as the 30% facility) is a tax advantage for highly skilled migrants moving to the Netherlands for a specific employment role. When the necessary conditions are met, the employer can grant a tax-free allowance equivalent to 30% of the gross salary subject to Dutch payroll tax .
Read moreDo expats pay taxes in Netherlands?
Whether you’re a Dutch citizen or an expat, you are required to pay taxes if you earn money while living in the Netherlands .
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