2026-02-13 12:03:20

🇳🇱 The Dutch government plans to introduce a 36% tax on unrealized capital gains.

A move that could significantly impact long-term investing and compounding.
Many households invest to protect against inflation and rising retirement ages. Long-term compounding has historically made early financial independence achievable.
Example:
Start at 25 with €10,000
Invest €1,000 per month
40-year horizon
Without the new tax: ≈ €3.32M
With a 36% tax on unrealized gains: ≈ €1.89M
Difference: €1.43M
Critics argue this policy weakens long-term wealth building and discourages disciplined investing.
As someone from the Netherlands, this makes me seriously consider moving elsewhere.

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