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title: "What is the labour credit?"
term: "Labour credit"
description: "The labour credit is an income-dependent tax credit for people with income from work, reducing tax under the rules for the tax year."
date: 2026-08-02T00:00:00.000Z
lastVerified: 2026-08-02T00:00:00.000Z
source: https://dutchtaxcalculator.nl/glossary/labour-credit
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# What is the labour credit?

> The labour credit is an income-dependent tax credit for people with income from work, reducing tax under the rules for the tax year.

Dutch term: _arbeidskorting_

Like other credits, it depends on income level and tax-year parameters. Our salary examples use the same credit logic as the interactive calculator.

## FAQ

### What is Labour credit in simple terms?

The labour credit is an income-dependent tax credit for people with income from work, reducing tax under the rules for the tax year.

### Is this personal tax advice?

No. These pages are educational estimates. Use your payslip, assessment, employer, Belastingdienst guidance, or a qualified adviser for personal decisions.


## Sources

- [Belastingdienst: income-tax rates and credits](https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/werk-en-inkomen/content/hoeveel-inkomstenbelasting-betalen)

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Source: https://dutchtaxcalculator.nl/glossary/labour-credit