Deductibles.be / Beroepskosten.be: search engine for deductible expenses (self-employed).

Details

• Source: https://www.beroepskosten.be/
• Language: EN (NL version: https://www.beroepskosten.be/)
• Type: guide/search engine for (potentially) deductible professional expenses in Belgium
• Creator: Accountable

What is Beroepskosten.be?

Beroepskosten.be is an online overview of common professional expenses that self-employed people in Belgium may be able to deduct. You can:

• browse (around) 140 recommended professional expenses
• filter by category (e.g., IT, home office, travel, …)
• (optionally) select an activity/profile to get more relevant suggestions

For each expense, you will usually find:

• a short explanation of what it includes
• points to consider for deductibility
• indicators such as “chance of audit”, how easy it is to justify, and an average claimed amount

When is this useful?

• If you’re looking for inspiration about expenses you might be forgetting (e.g., IT costs, internet/phone, home office, …).
• To prepare for a conversation with your accountant.
• As a reality check: some expenses may seem logical, but are risky (e.g., gym memberships).

Important notes

• This is not official tax advice and does not replace your accountant.
• Deductibility depends on your specific situation (professional nature, supporting documents, reasonableness, …).
• “Chance of audit” is indicative: always keep invoices/receipts and a brief justification.

Practical: how to use the site

1. Open https://www.beroepskosten.be/
2. (Optional) choose your activity.
3. Choose a category or use the search function.
4. Open an expense and note:
   1. what you should/shouldn’t keep
   2. whether there are limitations (e.g., mixed private/professional use)
5. Discuss unclear cases with your accountant.

Related articles in our Knowledge Base

• Tax-Calc: anonymously estimate your personal income tax (FPS Finance)
• Submit your tax return (MyMinfin / Tax-on-web)
• Finding an accountant: AccountantMatch (Xerius)

Link

https://www.beroepskosten.be/