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Toetsingsinkomen (assessment income) is the income figure used to determine eligibility for Dutch government benefits. It roughly equals Box 1 + Box 2 + Box 3 income minus certain deductions.

Toetsingsinkomen includes income from all three tax boxes and excludes certain deductions. It may be higher or lower than your gross salary.

Toetsingsinkomen is roughly Box 1 income + Box 2 income + Box 3 deemed income − certain deductions. Not all deductions reduce toetsingsinkomen.

A toeslag partner is someone whose income is counted together with yours for benefits eligibility. This can be your spouse/registered partner, or a cohabitant meeting specific criteria (e.g., joint child).

Yes. Many toeslagen have asset limits. Assets can also generate deemed income in Box 3, which can increase your toetsingsinkomen.

Common examples are zorgtoeslag, huurtoeslag, kinderopvangtoeslag, and kindgebonden budget. Each has different thresholds and rules.

Some deductions can lower it (e.g., alimony payments, certain charitable donations, and pension premiums). Not every deduction affects toetsingsinkomen.