Taxes on losses as a sole proprietor: everything you need to know

Many self-employed people wonder about this, and the question comes up regularly in our Dexxter community: “I made a loss last year as a self-employed person. Do I still have to pay taxes? And what about my advance payments?” For many start-ups, making a loss in the first year (and even beyond) is not unusual. […]

Submitted your tax return too late? Here’s how to sort it out without any stress

If you submit a return late, you will usually be fined. The amount of the fine depends on the type of return and how late you are. The most important thing to remember is that the tax authorities mainly want you to submit the return eventually. The fine comes afterwards. Which returns are often submitted […]

Calculation of personal income tax in Belgium

Belgium uses a progressive personal income tax system. This means that the more you earn, the higher your tax rate will be. 📈 To apply this in practice, there are different tax brackets. For example, in the 2025 income year (2026 assessment year), you will pay only 25% tax on your first €16,320 of income, and […]

Tax benefit of dependent children for self-employed parents in 2026

If you are self-employed in Belgium and have children, they can be considered tax dependents. This increases your tax-free allowance, reducing the income tax you owe. However, there are clear conditions that must be met. This guide explains exactly how the system works for income year 2026 (assessment year 2027). What does “tax dependent child” […]

What are the tax brackets in Belgium in 2026?

In Belgium, personal income tax is calculated using tax brackets. This means that the more you earn, the higher the percentage applied to the additional part of your income. In this article, you learn which tax brackets apply in 2026, how the calculation works and which factors determine whether you ultimately pay more or less […]

When do you pay tax on crypto?

Cryptocurrency remains extremely popular, with more and more people investing in digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum in the hope of attractive profits. But what happens when the tax authorities come knocking? In this article, we discuss the tax obligations regarding crypto in Belgium and examine whether you have to pay tax on your […]

What is net taxable income?

The concept of net taxable income appears everywhere in Belgian taxation: in your tax return, in social security contributions, and in statuses such as student self-employed or self-employed in a secondary activity. Yet for many self-employed people, it remains a vague and confusing concept. Time to clear that up. In this blog, we explain step […]

Paying taxes as an influencer in Belgium

What does an influencer do? As an influencer, you promote products or services through social media like Instagram, YouTube or TikTok. You receive compensation in the form of money, free products, or other benefits. In return, the advertiser expects you to talk about or recommend their products or services to your followers. There are different […]

Charging station installed in 2024? Discover your tax reduction!

The demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, also among entrepreneurs. Did you know that you can benefit from attractive tax advantages? The electric car is the only vehicle that is still 100% deductible. But electric vehicles also need a charging station, of course. There exists a specific tax reduction for charging stations. In this […]

Individual customization grant for the self-employed

Are you self-employed and do you have an occupational disability? If so, you may be entitled to financial support! Let’s briefly outline the situation: you are self-employed and have an occupational disability. This could be a mental or physical disability. In that case, the ‘individual customization grant’ can help you. Let’s take a closer look. […]