In the Netherlands in 2025, employers will be allowed to deduct a maximum of 25% of the minimum wage from an employee's statutory minimum wage to cover the costs of housing. The proposal off the Dutch government is to reduce this percentage by 5% annually from 2026 to 2029.
It is particularly common among migrant workers for employers to provide accommodation and deduct an amount from the employee's wages for this. In the case of the minimum wage, this deduction may still be a maximum of 25% of that wage in 2025.
The government believes that the deduction can encourage a model of earning and dependence on the employee. This can lead to the exploitation of migrant workers. The government therefore wants to abolish the scheme.
The proposal is to reduce the deduction by 5% per year from 2026 and to completely abolish the possibility of deducting housing costs from the statutory minimum wage from 2030.
| Year | Maximum deduction percentage |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 20 |
| 2027 | 15 |
| 2028 | 10 |
| 2029 | 5 |
| 2030 | 0 |
Tip! Employers will still be allowed to provide housing for their employees from 2030 onwards. However, it will no longer be possible to deduct part of the costs from the statutory minimum wage.
The proposal has been submitted for internet consultation. Responses to the proposal can be submitted until June 6, 2025.
Belastingplichtigen die pensioen ontvangen en dit na een echtscheiding deels aan hun ex-partner moeten doorbetalen, kunnen te maken krijgen met een schending van het gelijkheidsbeginsel. Het gerechtshof in Den Haag acht dit onterecht en stelde de aftrekbeperking van het doorbetaalde pensioen in een rechtszaak onlangs buiten werking.
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