Economy
Abolish Benefits and Lower Health Insurance Premium: SER Advises Government on Major Tax Overhaul
A special commission within the Sociaal-Economische Raad (SER) has agreed on principles for a significant tax revision, proposing to abolish the Dutch benefits system. The plan involves lowering health insurance premiums and raising income tax rates for middle and high earners to up to 56 percent. This advice aims to simplify the tax system and address long-standing issues with the current benefits structure, which the House of Representatives has sought to reform since 2019 following the benefits scandal. The final advice is expected this autumn, with potential implementation starting as early as 2030.
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