Which Expenses Can Entrepreneurs Deduct for Tax Purposes?
For many entrepreneurs, deducting business expenses is an important part of tax optimisation. In practice, however, many business owners remain uncertain about which costs are deductible and which are not. Can a laptop be fully deducted? What about lunches, clothing, or a home office? And why are certain expenses only partially deductible? Because the rules surrounding business expenses can be complex, it is important to understand how taxable profit is determined and which fiscal rules apply. In this article, we explain which costs entrepreneurs may deduct, which limitations apply, and where the Dutch tax authorities are particularly critical.





