Find out if you qualify for the 30% ruling, in 3 minutes.
A clear, free 30% eligibility check. Get instant clarity, then optional expert help if needed.
From January 2027, the 30% ruling becomes the 27% ruling for anyone who started benefiting from 2024 onward. Existing higher rates are protected for the years before 2027.
30% Check.
Find out if you qualify for the 30% ruling in 3 minutes.
How it works
Three steps to clarity
Take the eligibility check
3 minutes, no signup. Answer questions about your situation and get an instant clear answer.
Get your tailored result
Green means a clear path forward. Orange means manageable with documentation. Red means honest alternatives.
Optional expert guidance
Expert support available. From a free 15-minute call to Expert Check to Application Service, depending on what your case needs.
Real users, real results
"Two firms had already told me my case was too complicated to bother with, so I'd more or less given up. I ran the check expecting another no. It actually walked through why my situation could work. First straight answer I'd gotten from anyone."
"I'd done freelance work for a US company during my master's and was convinced it had killed my chances. The Expert Check laid out exactly how that income should be framed and what to attach. Went from panicking to knowing what to do."
"The paperwork was the part I'd been putting off for weeks. I handed it over, they built and filed the whole thing, and I just answered questions when they came up. Approval came through in about three weeks."
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Belastingdienst tool?
Is my data shared with anyone?
Do you guarantee my application will be approved?
Why use this instead of a big tax firm?
What if my application is rejected?
If your application has been rejected, you have two paths under Dutch tax law. You can file an objection (bezwaar) directly with Belastingdienst within 6 weeks of the rejection, in writing or via MijnBelastingdienst. If the objection is also rejected, you have a further 6 weeks to file an appeal (beroep) with the district court, which is a formal legal procedure that takes 6 to 12 months and may require an attorney.
What we can help with: a review of your rejection reasons, an assessment of whether your case has grounds for objection, and help structuring the bezwaar letter with supporting documentation and references to relevant court precedents. What we don't do: represent you in court at the appeal stage. That requires a tax attorney.
If you've been rejected and want a review of your case, reach out at hello@dutchruling.com.
Do you handle cases that have already been rejected?
If your application has been rejected, you have two paths under Dutch tax law. You can file an objection (bezwaar) directly with Belastingdienst within 6 weeks of the rejection, in writing or via MijnBelastingdienst. If the objection is also rejected, you have a further 6 weeks to file an appeal (beroep) with the district court, which is a formal legal procedure that takes 6 to 12 months and may require an attorney.
What we can help with: a review of your rejection reasons, an assessment of whether your case has grounds for objection, and help structuring the bezwaar letter with supporting documentation and references to relevant court precedents. What we don't do: represent you in court at the appeal stage. That requires a tax attorney.
If you've been rejected and want a review of your case, reach out at hello@dutchruling.com.
How is the 30% Check different from ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can summarize what the 30% ruling is, but it can't assess your specific case. It doesn't know the current 2026 salary thresholds, the recent court rulings on borderline cases, or how Belastingdienst interprets the rules in practice. Its answers tend to be generic and sometimes wrong on Dutch tax specifics.
The 30% Check is built around the actual eligibility criteria, current thresholds, recent court precedents, and the specific factors Belastingdienst considers when reviewing applications. You answer questions about your situation, and the tool gives you a tiered assessment along with the specific strengths and risks of your case.
If you're using ChatGPT for this, you're getting a confident-sounding generic answer. Take the 30% Check instead. It's free.