7 deductions most freelancers miss

If you have a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) and work at least 1,225 hours a year in the business (the hours criterion), you take €1,200 off your profit. This is the most missed deduction on a self-filed return.

In your first years, on top of the self-employed deduction. Together that is over €3,300 less taxed profit.

After the deductions above, another 12.7% of the remaining profit is exempt. It is automatic, but many people do not know it stacks on top.

Bought €2,901 or more in business assets this year, such as a laptop, tools or equipment costing at least €450 each? Then you deduct an extra 28% of that investment amount from your profit (for investments up to €71,683). Often forgotten.

The business share of your phone and internet, professional literature, courses, branded work clothing, professional insurance. Small amounts that add up.

Driving your own car to a client? You can claim €0.25 per business kilometre as a cost. Keep a trip log.

Costs you made before registering your business (website, equipment, advice) are often deductible. Keep those invoices.