Economy
Cabinet receives advice for major tax overhaul: abolition of allowances and higher income tax
A special commission of the Social-Economic Council (SER) has proposed abolishing the Dutch allowance system, replacing it with a lower health insurance premium and an increased income tax rate of up to 56 percent for middle and high earners. The final advice is expected this autumn, potentially leading to implementation as early as 2030. This proposal aligns with the Jetten cabinet's ambition to simplify the tax system and addresses long-standing parliamentary desires to reform allowances following the benefits scandal.
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