NRW plans new home office rules for commuters in the Netherlands!

NRW plans new home office rules for commuters in the Netherlands!

North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has announced comprehensive tax relief for border commuters between NRW and the Netherlands. This new regulation enables commuters to work in the home office up to 34 days a year without having to fear tax disadvantages. The prerequisite is that the place of work is in the Netherlands. This measure is intended to consider cross -border work considerably. The NRW finance minister Dr. Marcus Optendrenk emphasizes that the regulation is necessary for both modern work models and reduces administrative hurdles.

The European context is also crucial: around 17,140 people regularly commuted from NRW to the Netherlands in 2023, with the regions of Heinsberg, Kleve and Aachen. The new regulation is to be understood as a response to the unfavorable conditions that were created after the expiry of temporary corona regulations. This transitional regulation granted similar advantages, which brought back numerous uncertainties for the employees.

an important step for mobility

The planned adaptation of the double taxation agreement between Germany and the Netherlands is considered a decisive step towards just more and more modern regulations in cross -border working life. Finance Minister Optendrenk describes the agreement as overdue and is in favor of a fair and simple taxation among the states concerned. The new regulations stipulate that the up to 34 days of home office are treated for tax purposes as in the state of activity, i.e. in the Netherlands. This eliminates the previous double income division between the states, which significantly reduces the administrative effort for the commuters.

European Minister Nathanael Liminski emphasizes the importance of this regulation for the promotion of mobility and flexibility in the border region. These measures should not only reduce the existing uncertainty, but also ensure planning security for commuters. NRW therefore strives for a rapid consent of the national parliaments in Germany and the Netherlands in order to let the regulation come into force soon.

The new framework conditions could play an essential role during negotiations on solutions for cross -border commuters and their tax obligations. NRW has been determined for years to find a solution for the numerous affected people and thus to sustainably improve the situation for border commuters.

The comprehensive changes are not only a sign of political will, but also a necessity in a rapidly changing world of work.

ruHR24.de reported that these measures already presented in a general public in 2025 become. The focus on tax relief for commuters is part of a greater effort to promote cross -border cooperation between NRW and the Netherlands. This regulation is perceived by Financial Administration.nrw.de to take the challenges of cross-border work.