Can I also claim the tax advisor costs online for tax purposes?
March 7, 2023 | 60,00 EUR | answered by Siegfried Eckstein
Dear tax advisor,
my name is Wilhelm Bauer and I am a self-employed entrepreneur. In recent years, I have increasingly used online tax advisory services to optimize my tax returns and accounting. Now I am wondering if I can also deduct the costs for these online services from my taxes.
So far, I have always deducted my tax advisor costs as business expenses, as I have personally used the services. However, I have recently heard more about the possibility of also recognizing online tax advisor costs for tax purposes. Since I plan to rely more on digital tax advisory services in the future, it is important for me to know if I can also deduct these costs from my taxes.
My concern is that I may be missing out on tax advantages if I cannot deduct the costs for online tax advisory services. Therefore, I would like to know from you if and under what conditions I can deduct the costs for online tax advisory services from my taxes. Are there any special regulations or requirements that I need to consider in order to deduct the costs?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with information on this and suggest possible solutions to optimize the tax deduction for online tax advisor services.
Thank you in advance for your help and support.
Sincerely,
Wilhelm Bauer
Dear Mr. Bauer,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the tax deductibility of online tax advisor costs. As a self-employed entrepreneur, it is important to take advantage of all opportunities to optimize your tax situation. I am happy to provide you with detailed information on this topic.
In general, the costs for tax advisory services are deductible as operating expenses, regardless of whether they are personal consultations on site or online services. This means that you can claim the costs for online tax advisor services as tax-deductible. However, it is important that the services are actually used for your self-employment and have a direct connection to your business.
To deduct the costs for online tax advisor services from your taxes, make sure that the invoices are correctly issued and meet all legal requirements. It is also advisable to keep all relevant documents and receipts to be able to prove that the expenses were actually incurred in case of a tax audit.
There are no specific regulations or requirements that you need to consider in order to deduct the costs for online tax advisor services. The only requirement is that the services are directly related to your self-employment and that you can provide proof of the costs incurred.
To optimize the tax deductibility of tax advisor costs for online services, I recommend that you regularly inform yourself about current tax opportunities and developments. It may also be beneficial to seek advice from an experienced tax advisor to maximize all tax benefits.
I hope that this information has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or would like a personal consultation, I am at your disposal.
Best regards,
Siegfried Eckstein
