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The end of the year is the moment to make tax-smart choices. With a few targeted year-end tips you make use of your deductions, avoid unnecessary tax and start the new year well prepared. Below are the most important tips for entrepreneurs heading into 2026.
Make use of your deductions in time
- Check whether you meet the hours criterion (1,225 hours) for the self-employed deduction (still € 1,200 in 2026, being phased out further).
- Plan investments so you make optimal use of the small-scale investment deduction (KIA).
- Don't forget the SME profit exemption (12.7%) in your calculation.
Plan investments and costs wisely
- Consider making an investment this year or, instead, early next year.
- Pay deductible costs in the year in which they deliver the most benefit.
Tips for the BV and director-shareholder
- Review your dividend policy: the first box 2 rate is 24.5% (up to € 68,843), above that 31%.
- Check whether your customary salary (2026: € 58,000) has been set correctly.
Get your administration in order
- Update your administration so you don't miss any deductions.
- Check your provisional tax assessment and adjust it if your profit has changed.
Why Belastingadviseur Eindhoven
We go through the year-end check with entrepreneurs in the Eindhoven region and keep you help you with your administration and tax returns! up to date all year round.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most important year-end tip?
Make sure your administration is up to date, so you don't miss any deductions and your provisional assessment is correct.
Should I still invest this year?
That can be beneficial for the investment deduction, but the timing depends on your profit and planning.
Is the self-employed deduction changing?
Yes, it is being phased out and amounts to € 1,200 in 2026.
RoyBusiness adviser · Belastingadviseur EindhovenRoy is a business adviser at Belastingadviseur Eindhoven. He helps entrepreneurs in Eindhoven and the surrounding area with their administration, tax returns and tax questions, from VAT and annual accounts to converting a sole proprietorship into a BV. With a fixed monthly fee and personal contact, he makes sure your figures are always correct and up to date.About us·Read our Google reviews
