Costs vary by service type. DIY via Belastingdienst is free. An online filing service costs €50–€90. An online tax advisor with personal advice costs from €219 (fixed price). A traditional tax office charges on average €300–€600+, usually hourly rates.
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Outsource your tax return: all options compared
What does it cost to outsource your Dutch tax return? We compare the four most common options in the Netherlands — from free DIY to a personal tax advisor.
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Every year, millions of Dutch residents file their tax returns. Some do it themselves, others outsource it. But which option suits you? And what does it cost? In this overview, we compare the four most common ways to handle your tax return.
DIY via Belastingdienst
You fill in your tax return yourself via Mijn Belastingdienst. Suitable for simple situations without complications.
€ 0Free
- Completely free
- Directly accessible via DigiD
- Pre-filled data available
- No personal advice
- Risk of missed deductions
- No help with complex situations
- Errors are your own responsibility
Best for: Employees with only salary income, without property or special deductions.
Online filing service
You upload your data and an employee fills in the return for you. No personal advice — purely form filling.
€ 50 – € 90Budget
- Affordable
- You don't have to fill it in yourself
- Quick turnaround
- No tax advice
- No deduction review
- Often no direct contact with an advisor
- Limited support for follow-up questions
Best for: People who find DIY too much hassle but have a simple tax situation.
Best value
Online tax advisor (fixed price)
An experienced tax specialist handles your complete return, reviews all deductions, and provides personal advice. Online, with direct contact. Fixed price, no surprises.
From € 219
- Personal tax specialist handles your return
- Full deduction review — average €847 extra refund
- Direct contact via phone, email or chat
- Fixed price — no hourly rates or hidden costs
- Suitable for complex situations (property, freelancer, expat)
- More expensive than DIY or filing service
- No physical office (everything online)
Best for: Anyone who wants to maximize their return: employees with deductions, freelancers, expats, homeowners.
Traditional tax office
A tax advisor at a physical office handles your return. Usually hourly rates, with varying costs depending on complexity.
€ 300 – € 600+Premium
- In-person contact at office
- Suitable for very complex situations
- Extensive tax guidance possible
- Hourly rates — costs can add up
- Price often unclear upfront
- Less flexible (office hours)
- Often more expensive than online alternatives
Best for: People with very complex tax situations who want in-person guidance at an office.
Comparison table: all options side by side
| DIY | Filing service | Online advisor | Traditional office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | € 50 – € 90 | From € 219 | € 300 – € 600+ |
| Personal advice | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Deduction review | No | Limited | Comprehensive | Comprehensive |
| Direct contact | No | Limited | Yes (phone, email, chat) | Yes (at office) |
| Fixed price | N/A | Yes | Yes | Usually not |
| Suitable for freelancers | Limited | No | Yes | Yes |
| Suitable for expats | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average extra refund | — | — | € 847 | Varies greatly |
Why choose an online tax advisor?
Most Dutch residents leave money on the table with their tax return. An experienced tax specialist knows exactly which deductions you can claim.
€ 847average extra refund vs. DIY
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In the Netherlands you can choose from various types of service providers: online filing services that only fill in your form (€50–€90), online tax advisors that provide personal advice and fully handle your return (from €219), and traditional offices with physical appointments (€300–€600+). Jan de Belastingman is an online tax advisor with fixed prices and personal contact.
That depends on your situation. Do you only have salary income without complications? Then you can do it yourself. But do you have property, are you a freelancer, expat, or have multiple income sources? Then outsourcing almost always pays off. Clients of Jan de Belastingman receive on average €847 more refund than when filing themselves.
Yes, you can have your tax return done entirely online by a tax advisor. At Jan de Belastingman you upload your documents online, an experienced tax specialist handles your return, and you have direct contact via phone, email or chat. Everything online, but with personal service.
A filing service only fills in your form based on the data you provide — without review or advice. A tax advisor analyzes your complete tax situation, reviews all deductions, and provides personal advice to reduce your tax burden. The difference can amount to hundreds of euros in refund.
The 2025 tax return can be filed from March 1, 2026. The deadline is May 1, 2026. Filing late? You risk a fine of €469 or more. A tax advisor can also request an extension until September 1, 2026.
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