Box 3
This service is offered by box3.nl

What is Box 3 Recovery?

Box 3 recovery recalculates your wealth tax based on your real assets and investments rather than estimated returns. Enter your actual numbers to see how much you could reclaim.

Common Scenarios

Savings

Spaargeld

Savings in your bank accounts often get overestimated for Box 3. Enter your total savings to see the impact.

Stocks & Investments

Aandelen

Your investments are taxed based on fixed assumptions. Adjust this to your actual portfolio value.

Home Equity

Overwaarde Woning

Home equity counts toward your Box 3 wealth. Add your property’s current value and mortgage details.

Other Assets

Other Assets

Include cars, crypto, business shares, or other taxable assets for a complete calculation.

Calculate Your Box 3 Recovery

Enter or adjust values to see your estimated refund in real time.

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Frequently asked questions

Box 3 is the tax rate that the Tax Administration uses for taxing your assets, such as savings, investments and real estate. The tax is levied on a fictitious return (estimated return), instead of the actual return you have achieved.

Why did I pay too much tax in Box 3?

For years, the tax authorities used a fictitious return that was often higher than the actual return on your savings or investments. As a result, you paid tax on more money than you had actually earned. This is why millions of Dutch people have unfairly paid too much tax.

How do I know if I'm entitled to a refund?

If you had assets in Box 3 between 2017 and 2022, chances are you paid too much tax. You can join Box3.nl have your situation checked. We calculate your actual return and give you insight into how much you may be able to get back.

How does the Box 3 recovery work?

The restoration of Box 3 is carried out by the tax authorities, but you must take action yourself. You submit your actual return and request a review of your tax bill. Box3.nl helps you with this process by calculating your return and submitting your application to the tax authorities.

What happens if I don't take action?

If you take no action, you will probably only receive the fixed recovery amount from the tax authorities. This is often much lower than what you can actually receive. It is therefore important to take action yourself to get the full recovery amount.

What is the difference between flat-rate and actual returns?

The flat-rate return is a percentage of your assets estimated by the tax authorities, which are subject to tax. The actual return is the actual return you have achieved on your savings or investments. The difference between the two can lead to excessive taxation.

What does it cost to arrange my Box 3 refund via Box3.nl?

Bee Box3.nl you can choose no cure, no pay, where you only pay if you actually receive a refund. The costs are 20% of the refund amount. If you prefer to pay a fixed rate, we offer a fixed price option of €299 for the entire request.

How long does it take to receive my refund?

Processing time varies, but after your application has been submitted to the tax authorities, it can take up to 6 months to receive your refund. This depends on the speed of the tax authorities and whether additional information is required.

“Accurate wealth reporting ensures you only pay what’s fair. Box 3 recalculations are a game-changer for many taxpayers.”

Johan de Vries
Tax Specialist

“Accurate wealth reporting ensures you only pay what’s fair. Box 3 recalculations are a game-changer for many taxpayers.”

Johan de Vries
Tax Specialist

“Accurate wealth reporting ensures you only pay what’s fair. Box 3 recalculations are a game-changer for many taxpayers.”

Johan de Vries
Tax Specialist

“Accurate wealth reporting ensures you only pay what’s fair. Box 3 recalculations are a game-changer for many taxpayers.”

Johan de Vries
Tax Specialist

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