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Tax deductions for freelancers (zzp) in 2026: your ultimate guide

Whether you’ve just launched your business or have been in the game for years, you want to know exactly where you stand when the tax return letter lands on your doorstep. That "blue envelope" is a fact of life in the Netherlands, but it doesn’t have to mean you’re only sending money away. On the contrary: the tax return is the prime moment to claim your fiscal benefits. Fortunately, there are several entrepreneurial deductions waiting for you, ensuring you get to keep more of your hard-earned money.
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Charging expenses to your client

When you’re working on a project for a client, you’ll likely run into extra costs. Things like travel expenses, such as taxi or kilometers, but also materials, literature or shipping. If you’ve agreed with your client that these expenses can be reimbursed, you’ll need to include them on your invoice. But how do you handle these costs in your bookkeeping?
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Start-up costs: how to claim tax back on expenses made before your launch

Table of contents 1. What are startup costs? 2. The 5-year rule of the Tax Authorities 3. How does it work with VAT and Income Tax?​ 4. The golden rule:...
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When to expand from a sole proprietorship into a bv?

Your own business is doing well: profits are growing significantly and you may even have hired staff by now.
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When can you call an expense an investment? And what does that exactly mean?

Your business is running smoothly! So it’s time to really invest in it. Of course you put in your time and you may be doing a course to become even better at what you do or you might buy the latest MacBook. But what exactly is an investment? And are there any pros or cons when an expense is an investment?
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Ready for 2026? – Start the new financial year fresh with this checklist

The end of the year is near - the perfect time to get everything in order and step into 2026 well-prepared. This checklist will help you finalize your administration, so...
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Tax interest

Your income tax return has been submitted and three months later you will receive a tax assessment. The amounts to be paid on that assessment all correspond to what was...
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Consumption costs: Are business meals tax deductible? The rules explained

Business meals, such as lunches and dinners, are partially deductible if they truly serve a business purpose. Kees de Boekhouder helps self-employed entrepreneurs daily to correctly process these types of costs in their bookkeeping.
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What does a bookkeeper cost as a freelancer (‘zzp’er’)? Here’s what you need to know.

A bookkeeper for freelancers ('zzp'ers') costs on average between €50 and €150 per month in the Netherlands. At Kees de Boekhouder, you get a complete package for a fixed annual fee, including VAT returns, Income Tax, and personal support.
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