What is included in the general expenses & maintenance of a passenger car?
The general expenses & maintenance of a passenger car include all expenses you have incurred to keep your vehicle in good condition and operational. This can be your own vehicle, or a vehicle that you rent or lease. These costs are necessary to keep your car reliable and safe for your professional activities.
Examples of maintenance and general expenses for passenger cars
- Servicing: Regular servicing, such as oil changes, brake and tyre checks, and engine inspections.
- Repairs: Costs for repairing defective parts, such as gearboxes, suspensions, and electronic systems.
- Tyres: Purchase and replacement of tyres, including balancing and alignment.
- Fluids and filters: Replacement of windscreen washer fluid, coolant, engine oil, and various filters such as air and oil filters.
- Minor repairs: Minor repairs such as replacing bulbs, windscreen wipers, and batteries.
- Cleaning: Costs for washing and cleaning the vehicle, both inside and outside.
- Accessories: Purchase of necessary accessories such as roof racks, tow bars, or cargo space dividers.
Maintenance and general expenses for passenger cars as deductible business expenses
The costs of maintaining and operating a passenger car can be partially considered a professional expense and therefore deducted from your taxes, provided they relate to your business activities. Here are some important points to keep in mind:
- Necessity: The costs must be necessary for your business activities. For example, maintenance costs to keep your car in good state for business appointments or deliveries are essential expenses.
- Documentation: Keep all invoices and proof of payment for maintenance and general expenses. This is essential to demonstrate that these expenses are professional. Invoices from garages, maintenance services and parts suppliers must be well documented. With the Dexxter app, you can process the invoice directly in your accounts. Dexxter has a specifically defined cost category for this so that you can keep a good summary.
Important considerations
It is important to remember that only costs that are actually used for professional purposes can be deducted as professional expenses. Personal maintenance costs are not eligible.
