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After a death, the Belastingdienst may ask for an inheritance tax return. This is the erfbelasting return.
We prepare and file it for you, calmly and on time. So you can focus on what matters. Heirs or assets abroad? We handle that too, in English or Dutch.
What we do
We prepare and file your inheritance tax return, the erfbelasting return. It sets out what each heir receives from the estate. It then works out any inheritance tax due. Not every estate pays tax. In 2026 a partner keeps €828,035 tax-free, a child €26,230. The rate depends on how closely you were related to the person who died.
We check whether a return is needed. Then we gather the values and prepare a draft. You approve it, then we file it with the Belastingdienst (the Dutch tax authority).
Want to see a worked example first? Our inheritance tax return checklist walks through it step by step. The 2026 exemption amounts above come from the Belastingdienst.
Gift tax and inheritance tax follow the same law. The overview is on our page about gift tax in the Netherlands.
The same estate
A death often brings more than the inheritance tax return. The person who died still has a final income tax return for their last year. A surviving partner's return can change too. We handle these together, with one point of contact. So nothing slips through the cracks. We confirm up front which of these returns your price covers.
Was it a gift during someone's lifetime rather than an inheritance? That follows different rules, and we file the gift tax return too.
Part of the estate may sit abroad. Some heirs may live outside the Netherlands. We check which assets belong in the Dutch return and which do not. We check whether a treaty prevents double tax on the same assets. Then you get a single return that covers everything.
Where to start
Start with your situation. The date of death sets your deadline. Who files depends on the estate.
In 2026, the Belastingdienst allows 20 months to file. We note the exact date and file well within it.
Get this sorted2025 or earlierA death in 2025 or before leaves 8 months after the date of death. If that is close, we move fast. A late return can mean extra tax interest.
Get this sortedYou speak with a tax advisor for 20 minutes. We confirm what is needed and name your price.
You get a short, personal list of what we need. You upload it once, through one secure link.
We prepare the return and walk you through the draft. You approve it before we file anything.
Pricing
You hear your personal price before anything starts, and it stays fixed.
You can file the erfbelasting return yourself through Mijn Belastingdienst. With several heirs or a foreign element, an advisor makes the difference. Mijn Belastingdienst is the tax authority portal, and it needs a Dutch DigiD login.
Inheritance tax return
Tell us what happened in a free 20-minute intro call. You decide, at your own pace.
What's included
A dedicated advisor
A draft you approve first
Not sure which applies? Talk to an advisor
We file with the Belastingdienst and confirm when it is in. We stay available for any questions after.
We agree your personal price in writing before any work starts. After that it stays fixed. It includes 21% VAT. It covers one inheritance tax return for the estate, however many heirs there are. A larger or cross-border estate can add complexity, and we tell you that up front, never afterwards.
Frequently asked
The questions we hear most from heirs and executors. Yours not here? Ask your advisor
Help in English or Dutch
Reviews
Esmee from TaxSavers helped me process my provisional tax return. Quick, clear and professional service. Thanks !
Menno was amazing and did a great job researching complex queries regarding double taxation and the different methodologies applicable to my case. Would highly recommend
Very expertly helped; besides the simple digital procedure for submitting documents, there's also personal contact with the advisor.
“A death brings enough to arrange already. I take the return off your hands, explain each step and make sure we file it on time.”
Victor van Gilse
Tax Consultant
Your advisor
You speak with one dedicated advisor who handles the whole return, answers your questions and stays your contact afterwards. In English or Dutch, at your pace.
Pick a slot this week.
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Call +31 20 2170120 and ask for the inheritance team.
