Tax Tips for Self-Employed and Freelancers 2025

As self-employed, you pay: - Income tax on your profit - Trade tax (only for businesses) - VAT (unless small business)

The 10 Best Tax Tips

1. Deduct Business Expenses Consistently

Everything necessary for your business!

2. Use Small Business Regulation

Up to €25,000 revenue (previous year): No VAT!

3. Company Pension (Rürup)

Up to €27,566 deductible (2025)

4. Deduct Home Office

Fully deductible if center of activity

5. Investment Deduction (IAB)

Deduct 40% of planned investment in advance

6. Low-Value Assets (GWG)

Immediate deduction up to €800 (net)

7. Business Entertainment

70% of costs deductible

8. Optimize Vehicle Costs

Logbook vs. 1% rule

9. Private Health Insurance

Basic coverage 100% deductible

10. Build Reserves

Set aside 30-40% of profit for taxes!

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