NLInheritance tax · 2026
🇳🇱 Netherlands Inheritance Tax
Calculate your Netherlands inheritance tax for the 2026 tax year. Get an instant breakdown of tax bands, rates, deductions, social contributions, and your net take-home pay.
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2026Current
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Net inheritance
€52,123.00
Effective rate5.2%
Marginal rate10%
Net inheritance €52,123.00Inheritance tax €2,877.00
Inheritance tax breakdown
€2,877.00BandRateIn bandTax
10% (€0 - €158,669)10%€28,770.00€2,877.00
Estate value€55,000.00
Inheritance tax− €2,877.00
Net inheritance€52,123.00
Estimates for the 2026 tax year. Last updated 2026-01-01. This is not financial advice — confirm with a qualified adviser before acting.
Important notes
- Children with a disability may qualify for an increased exemption of up to €63,836. This calculator uses the standard child exemption.
- The Netherlands inheritance tax is levied on each individual beneficiary based on the value they receive, not on the total estate. Enter the share of the estate received by one beneficiary.
- Business succession relief (BOR) may provide substantial relief (up to 100% for the first €1.3M and 83% above) for qualifying business assets.