Tax filing NL — checklist (2026)

Before you enter numbers into a tax calculator NL, run through this checklist so you don’t miss important scenarios and pointers.

Deadline note: Belastingdienst says your return must be in by the date on your invitation letter, and often this is 1 May. For the 2025 return filed in 2026, this is typically 1 May 2026 — always verify against your own letter and any granted extension.

Official sources: Belastingdienst — “Wanneer moet mijn aangifte binnen zijn?” and KVK — income tax for entrepreneurs (updated Feb 2026).

For preparation and “what you need” lists, Belastingdienst also provides: data checklist for the 2025 return and an entrepreneur 6-check checklist.

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