Self-employed Deduction and Starter's Deduction (income tax deductions for entrepreneurs)
Zelfstandigenaftrek en startersaftrek
Paid by Belastingdienst · 🇳🇱 Netherlands
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Zelfstandigenaftrek gehalveerd: van € 2.470 in 2025 naar € 1.200 in 2026. Startersaftrek ongewijzigd: € 2.123.
https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/winst/winst
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Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.belastingdienst.nl
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