The Ministry of Finance (MoF) of Belgium issued the indexed amounts regarding the individual income tax for tax year 2017 and assessment year 2018, on 23 January 2017. Key changes are following:

Tax rates

Taxable Amount (EUR) Rate (%)
Up to 11070 25
11070 – 12720 30
12720 – 21190 40
21190- 38830 45
Over 38830 50

Pensions

The tax due on pensions is decreased by EUR 2,024.12.

Savings deposits

Interest income on savings deposits is fully exempt up to EUR 1,880.

Basic allowance

Individual’s taxable income not more than EUR 27030 are entitled to a basic allowance of EUR 7570 and the basic allowance is EUR 7270 for individuals with a higher taxable income. The following basic allowance is increased with an allowance for children:

Number of children Allowance (EUR)
1 1,550
2 3,980
3 8,920
4 14,420
More than 4 Allowance is increased by EUR 5,510 per child
Single parents with children Entitled to an additional allowance of EUR 1,550.