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Practical articles on tax, bookkeeping, and running a business for freelancers and sole traders.
Small car, big tax break
Four wheels, a roof over your head and just enough room to get yourself and your coffee cup across town. The Birò has become a familiar sight in the city…
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Business lunch: when is it deductible and when not?
A carpaccio sandwich with a client, a poke bowl during a working day or a long lunch ‘because you’re working anyway’. It all sounds very businesslike, but…
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The Tax Authority never calls… Scams entrepreneurs fall for
Your phone rings. A friendly voice tells you that you have an outstanding tax debt. If you don't pay within 24 hours, your bank account will be seized. Sounds scary, but it's…
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Your dog as a colleague: what does the Tax Authority say?
For many entrepreneurs it's perfectly normal by now: you work from home or at the office, and your dog is lying somewhere nearby…
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Start-up costs: spending your first euro before you earn it
You have an idea. A good idea, even. Maybe even the business idea of the century. So you do…
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The Cessna ruling: business expense or private luxury?
Picture this: you run a thriving business, things are going well, your diary is…
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Sugar tax from 2030: from sweet treats to a bitter pill
You grab a chocolate bar, a bottle of cola or a packet of biscuits. Just because you…
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TaxMate wins European Enterprise Award 2025
TaxMate has won the European Enterprise Awards 2025 in the category Best Tax Consultancy & Financial Planning Service – Netherlands.
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Team ski trip: great team building or a tax trap?
Who wouldn’t want this? White mountain peaks, a clear blue sky, crisp snow under your feet…
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Business travel: when does the Tax Authority chip in?
You get in the car for a client meeting, hop on your bike to a networking drinks,…
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Money in your sole proprietorship: boxes and pension
Many entrepreneurs think all the money in their business account is already ‘theirs’.…
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The final stretch: get your books ready for year-end
The last weeks of the year have arrived. The days are short, diaries are full…
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Partner in love or business? Smarter with your tax partner
You’re building your business with passion, and your partner? They help with the bookkeeping,…
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Business or employment: why choose when you can do both?
You’ve got the itch. You have an idea, a passion or a dream you no longer…
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Budget Day 2025: what you need to know as an entrepreneur
Budget Day 2025: behind all the glitz and glamour, this day is ultimately about that one briefcase…
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Pension for entrepreneurs: when is ‘later’ too late?
As an entrepreneur, you think about today. About turnover, growth and freedom. But is there also…
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Tax on alimony: how the Tax Authority views a divorce
Divorce is complicated enough. Emotions run high, agreements are made, moving boxes are packed……
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A company boat: at the helm or a tax shipwreck?
It sounds like the ultimate entrepreneur’s dream: a glorious day, the sun shining while you…
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Storm in The Hague: the cabinet’s fall and your business
Last Tuesday, Dick Schoof officially tendered his cabinet’s resignation to the King.…
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How do you set your hourly rate as an entrepreneur?
How do you determine the value of your work? Do you know what a fair price…
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Business expense or investment: do you know the difference?
In the business world, you often hear that investing in your company is the key to long-term…
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Mandatory e-invoicing for freelancers and sole proprietors?
Drawing up, calculating and sending invoices by hand is a thing of the past, and a fully digitised…
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The small business scheme (KOR): is it right for you?
Are you an entrepreneur with a small turnover, and do VAT returns give you the jitters?…
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The pre-filled tax return (VIA) and pre-filled data (VIG)
Your tax return is a job that comes round every year, and it can still be quite a complex puzzle…
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Plans for mandatory disability insurance (AOV)
What actually happens if I get ill? This is a question many freelancers…
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False self-employment: stricter DBA Act checks in 2025
False self-employment among entrepreneurs has been getting more attention for quite a while now, and…
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Step into 2025 confidently: key changes for entrepreneurs
A lot already changed for self-employed people in 2024, and that does not stop in 2025…
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Pros and cons of your own business: which side are you on?
How do you feel about having your own business? Do you see more of the upsides…
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Sole proprietorship, freelancer or general partnership?
You finally want to take the plunge and you are ready to start your own…
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Budget Day 2023: the tax side
As usual on Budget Day, the Tax Plan for 2024 was unveiled on the third Tuesday of September…
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Car, bike or other business transport: what to know
Do you drive your own car for business, or put a car or bike on your company’s books? These are the tax rules for 2026.
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Tax benefits for new entrepreneurs: key bookkeeping tips
If you are just starting out as an entrepreneur, it is essential to know which financial benefits can help you.…
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