Netherlands Forced to Rethink 36% Tax on Unrealized Gains after Massive Criticism

Following the \[news\](https://bfmtimes.com/netherlands-to-rethink-36-tax-on-unrealized-gains/) of the recently approved bill with 36% tax on unrealized capital gains tax in Netherlands, citizens all over Europe and internet massively critized the decision.

Example: If you invest $50k in stocks and they grow up to $100k in value next year, you will owe the government $18k in taxes even if you don't sell out and liquidate your money. In other words, they are taxing you for holding your invested money.