In the Netherlands, crypto falls under Box 3 (savings and investments). You report the total market value of your crypto portfolio on the reference date of 1 January. Individual transaction gains or losses are not relevant for Box 3 — it is the value on that single date that matters. A notional return of 6.00% (2026) is applied, on which the 36% Box 3 tax rate is levied. We calculate this precisely based on your complete portfolio across all wallets and exchanges.
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Tax advice for crypto and digital assets.
Jan de Belastingman helps you report your crypto holdings correctly and completely, so you avoid penalties and surcharges.
Crypto & Box 3.
We calculate the value of your crypto portfolio on the 1 January reference date (peildatum) and process it correctly in your Box 3 return.
What to expect:
Valuation of crypto on peildatum 1 January (belastingdienst.nl)
Processing of multiple wallets and exchanges
Box 3 tax calculation (6.00% notional return x 36% tax rate in 2026)
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NFTs & Alternative Assets.
From NFTs to tokenized assets: we determine the correct tax treatment of all your digital holdings.
What to expect:
Tax classification of NFTs and tokens
Staking rewards, yield farming, and DeFi income
Mining and proof-of-work: Box 1 or Box 3?
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International & DAC8.
Do you hold crypto on foreign platforms? We ensure your return is complete and compliant with the new EU DAC8 directive.
What to expect:
Reporting crypto on foreign exchanges
DAC8 compliance: what the Tax Authority already knows
Advice on surcharges or Tax Authority inquiries
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We map your crypto holdings.
After your request, you receive a targeted questionnaire. You securely provide an export of your wallets and exchanges so our experts get a complete picture of your crypto positions on the 1 January reference date.
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Expert review.
Our tax advisors determine the correct tax classification of all your digital assets and calculate the Box 3 levy based on the current notional return rates.
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You receive a clear report covering your crypto tax calculation, key points for future years, and advice on how to structure your position most tax-efficiently going forward.
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Crypto tax in the Netherlands
Filing correctly is more important than ever. The Dutch Tax Authority is gaining increasing visibility into crypto holdings.
Box 3 category
Other assets
Crypto falls under wealth, not income
Reference date
1 January
Market value on this date determines your tax
Notional return 2026
6.00%
Deemed return, regardless of actual performance
Tax rate
36%
On the notional return above tax-free threshold
DAC8 directive
From 2026
Crypto platforms share client data with Tax Authorities
Active trading
Possibly Box 1
Professional trading or mining may fall under Box 1 (progressive rate up to 49.5%) instead of Box 3
Source: belastingdienst.nl
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