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Pension Contributions = Lower Toetsingsinkomen

Medium Priority
Benefits Optimization
Medium risk
Estimated Savings
€0 - €1,000

Voluntary pension contributions (lijfrente) reduce your "toetsingsinkomen" used for calculating toeslagen. Keep or gain benefits while saving for retirement!

Where do you do this?

Bank / pension provider
My Benefits (Mijn Toeslagen)

What did we assume?

These inputs are still unknown. Confirm them for a more accurate estimate.

Gross salary
Fiscal partner

Action Steps

  1. 1Calculate how much contribution keeps you below toeslag limits
  2. 2Example: €2,000 lijfrente could restore €1,500 zorgtoeslag
  3. 3Double benefit: tax deduction + maintained toeslagen
  4. 4Contributions must be within jaarruimte limits
  5. 5Make contributions before December 31

Requirements

  • •Must have pension contribution room (jaarruimte)
  • •Contributions are locked until retirement

Questions for Bas

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This information is for guidance only and should not be considered professional tax advice. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.