This is what we know about the leaked plans for Budget Day

Leaked documents regarding the upcoming Dutch Budget Day reveal a series of tax changes and financial measures intended to address the national budget. Key proposals include an increase in the labor tax credit, a reduction in the senior tax credit, and an increase in excise duties on alcohol. Additionally, the government intends to phase out the tax deduction for specific healthcare costs by 2028, though it plans to compensate chronic patients. Other measures include postponing the increase in the healthcare deductible and providing free shingles vaccinations for the elderly.

The government also plans to raise VAT on cut flowers and hot-air balloon trips to 21 percent while abolishing tax-free staff discounts. Despite a support package of 1.5 billion euros, the average Dutch citizen is expected to face a slight decline in purchasing power. These proposals are subject to negotiation, as the minority cabinet must secure support from opposition parties to pass the budget in parliament. Certain controversial items, such as the taxation of assets in box 3, have been deferred for further legislative development.