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House Approves 36% Tax on Unrealized Returns by 2028

2/14/2026

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The House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal) approved a 36% tax on unrealized returns, including cryptocurrencies, effective January 1, 2028.
It would replace an unconstitutional system that taxed assumed returns.
The government forecasts €2.3 billion in losses without the tax, while critics warn of capital flight, citing France.
The bill allows unlimited loss carry-forward and a €1,800 tax-free threshold; Senate approval from Senate (Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal) is required.

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The House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal) approved a 36% tax on unrealized returns, including cryptocurrencies, effective January 1, 2028.
It would replace an unconstitutional system that taxed assumed returns.
The government forecasts €2.3 billion in losses without the tax, while critics warn of capital flight, citing France.
The bill allows unlimited loss carry-forward and a €1,800 tax-free threshold; Senate approval from Senate (Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal) is required.