Healthcare Tax Deductions Netherlands 2025

Your healthcare expenses exceed the threshold and are deductible.

1. 1. Collect receipts for all qualified medical expenses
2. 2. Include uninsured dental costs, prescription glasses, hearing aids
3. 3. Add costs for transportation to medical appointments
4. 4. Consider expenses for specific dietary requirements due to illness
5. 5. Pool expenses with fiscal partner for maximum deduction

Plan your healthcare expenses to maximize deduction potential.

1. 1. Track all medical expenses - they must exceed the threshold to be deductible
2. 2. Bundle multiple treatments in one tax year if possible
3. 3. Include travel costs to medical appointments ([[thuiswerk.travelAllowancePerKm]]/km)
4. 4. Special diets for medical conditions may qualify
5. 5. Don't forget pharmacy costs not covered by insurance
6. 6. Include mobility aids and home modifications for health

If you have chronic health conditions, you may qualify for additional deductions beyond regular healthcare expenses.

1. 1. Document ongoing medical conditions
2. 2. Claim 'extra kosten arbeidsongeschiktheid' if applicable
3. 3. Consider diet costs for medical conditions
4. 4. Include recurring medication costs
5. 5. Check for assistive devices deduction

Travel to medical appointments, hospitals, and therapy is deductible at [[healthcare.transportRate]] or actual public transport costs.

1. 1. Keep a log of all medical trips: date, destination, km
2. 2. [[healthcare.transportRate]] for car travel or actual public transport costs
3. 3. Include trips to: doctor, hospital, pharmacy, therapy
4. 4. Trips for chronically ill family members may also qualify
5. 5. Combine with other healthcare costs to exceed threshold
6. 6. Parking at hospitals also deductible