Extra tax relief for workers, box 3 reform almost certainly postponed

The Dutch government plans to increase taxes on labor to fund defense spending, facing criticism from opposition parties. An additional support package of over 1 billion euros has been proposed in response. The transition to a capital gains tax has been postponed to 2029 due to concerns from the Council of State and the Tax Authority. Discussions with banks are ongoing to expedite data collection for tax filings. The government aims to offset costs by lowering the tax rate for entrepreneurs, but future financial gaps remain unaddressed. Additionally, the plan to abolish specific healthcare cost deductions has been scrapped due to criticism, with no alternative support measures yet defined.