Income tax in the Netherlands 30% tax rule to end by Jan 2019 for ALL beneficiaries if over 5 years, irrespective of an earlier approval for a later end date ( many cases up to 2022). This caused severe unrest and protest among the expat community as they do not benefit from the significant high taxes in any way (children education or pension, etc). Income tax in the Netherlands Income tax in the Netherlands (personal, rather than corporate) is regulated by the "Wet inkomstenbelasting 2001" (Income Tax Law, 2001). The fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. Before April 1 citizens have to
Spread betting Most traders are also not liable for income tax unless they rely solely on their profits from financial spread betting to support themselves. The popularity of financial spread betting in the UK and some other European countries, compared to trading other speculative financial instruments such as CFDs and futures is partly due to this tax advantage. However, this also means any losses cannot be offset against future earnings for tax calculations. Conversely, in most other countries financial spread betting income is considered taxable. For example, the Australian Tax Office issued a decision in March 2010 saying "Yes, the gains from