Detected on 28 September 2026FOD Financiën — fin.belgium.be
BE increases tax-free allowance for 1 dependent child from 1,980 euros to 2,030 euros for income year 2026 (assessment year 2027)
What changes: The tax-free allowance for one dependent child is increased. For income year 2026 (assessment year 2027), this increase amounts to 50 euros, from 1,980 euros to 2,030 euros.
Detected on 28 September 2026FOD Financiën — fin.belgium.be
BE increases the maximum net means for other dependents to 4,200 euros for income year 2026 (assessment year 2027)
What changes: The maximum net means for persons other than dependent children is increased. For income year 2026 (assessment year 2027), this maximum amounts to 4,200 euros.
Detected on 28 September 2026FOD Financiën — fin.belgium.be
BE adjusts tax rates for income year 2026 (assessment year 2027)
What changes: The tax brackets and corresponding rates are adjusted for income year 2026 (assessment year 2027). The first bracket (25%) now runs up to 16,720 euros, the second (40%) from 16,720 to 29,510 euros, the third (45%) from 29,510 to 51,070 euros, and the highest bracket (50%) starts from 51,070 euros.
Detected on 28 September 2026FOD Financiën — fin.belgium.be
BE adjusts the rate for investment income to 30% for income year 2026 (assessment year 2027)
What changes: The basic rate for investment income, such as income from savings and investments, is set at 30%. This applies to income year 2026 (assessment year 2027).
Detected on 21 September 2026FOD Financiën — fin.belgium.be
BE increases tax-free threshold for income year 2026 to 16,720 euros
What changes: For income year 2026 (assessment year 2027), the first tax bracket is increased to 16,720 euros. This means that income up to this amount will be taxed at the rate of 25%.
Detected on 21 September 2026FOD Financiën — fin.belgium.be
BE increases marriage quotient for assessment year 2027 to 13,800 euros
What changes: The maximum marriage quotient for assessment year 2027 (income year 2026) is increased to 13,800 euros. This benefit applies to married couples and registered partners.
Detected on 21 September 2026FOD Financiën — fin.belgium.be
BE increases maximum net means for income year 2026 to 4,200 euros
What changes: For income year 2026 (assessment year 2027), the maximum net means for dependents is 4,200 euros. This amount determines whether a person can still be considered a dependent.
Detected on 21 September 2026FOD Financiën — fin.belgium.be
BE increases tax rates for income year 2026
What changes: For income year 2026 (assessment year 2027), the tax brackets and corresponding rates are adjusted. The brackets are increased, leading to higher taxes for higher incomes.
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