Making extra charges for my sole proprietors, a good idea?

Everyone has read or heard it: ‘Make sure you bring in your expenses to reduce your taxable income’. You may be questioning, ‘Do I have to incur additional expenses to get these tax benefits?’. The short answer is ‘no’. In this article, we explain step by step why it is not useful to incur extra […]

Is empty goods a cost for your accounts?

Do you have a purchase invoice that includes empties? This is an amount that you pay now and – if all goes well – is also paid back in full afterwards. How should you account for paying empties? No impact on your accounts Attention, we are only talking about a sole proprietor here! Within the […]

Business travel as a sole proprietor: which travel expenses are deductible?

Going on a business trip for your sole proprietors? Top! 👏 But did you know that you can enter some of those costs in your accounts? In this article, we explain to you step by step exactly which travel expenses are deductible and how to go about it for your accounting. What are business travel […]

The tax advantages of a light commercial vehicle

As a self-employed person, you are constantly searching for ways to optimise your operating costs. One of the options you may consider in this regard is buying a light cargo instead of a passenger car. But what are the tax and financial benefits? In this article, we take a closer look at this issue so […]

Household help with service vouchers in sole proprietors accounting?

Let’s face it, as an entrepreneur, you are busy enough running your company. The last worry you want to deal with is keeping up with your household chores. But is this household help with service vouchers a deductible expense for your sole proprietors? Find out here! What are service vouchers and how do they work? […]

How do you organize a tax-deductible staff party?

Every year you look forward to the turn of the year. Besides a fresh start, it offers you the chance to throw cozy staff parties. But how do you best plan such a party? And how do you make sure the costs are tax deductible? No worries, in this blog post we explain to you […]

Is clothing a deductible professional expense in accounting?

An often asked question, ‘does my t-shirt, jumper, trousers or jacket have a place in accounting?’. In this article, you will find out which type of clothing is a deductible expense and which do not belong in your accounts. Specifically professional clothing👷 Clothing expenses don’t usually belong in your accounts unless they fall under the […]

Are bank charges tax deductible?

Wondering if your bank charges are tax deductible and how to incorporate this cost in accounts Find out in this blog article! Tax-deductible expenses 💰 To know whether a certain cost is tax deductible, you first need to ask yourself whether the cost was incurred in relation to your self-employed activities. Then you need to […]

Tax-deductible insurance for self-employed in main occupation

As a self-employed entrepreneur in Belgium, it is important to understand which insurances you can deduct from your taxes. In other words, which insurances provide deductible professional expenses. In this article, we dive into the depths of tax-deductible insurance, from guaranteed income to hospitalisation insurance. So grab your notepad and let’s get started! 📝 What […]

Are traffic fines tax deductible in Belgium?

When you get a traffic fine, the first thing you probably think is ‘How much is this going to cost me?’. But have you ever considered whether this fine could be tax deductible? In this article, we dive deep into the subject and provide you with all the information you need. Are traffic fines deductible […]