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Q: What requirements must an invoice meet so that I can deduct it in my taxes?
A: For the Tax Agency to accept an expense, it must meet three golden rules: be directly related to your economic activity, be correctly documented through a legal invoice (not a ticket), and be registered in your mandatory account books with its corresponding payment.
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Q: Can I deduct rent and utilities if I work from my own home?
A: Yes, but with strict limits. Generally, you can deduct a percentage of the home proportional to the square meters dedicated to the office. In the case of utilities like electricity or internet, the law usually allows deducting 30% of the proportional part of those meters.
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Q: Is it legal to deduct meals with clients or travel expenses in my return?
A: They are deductible expenses as long as they have a strictly professional purpose and you can prove it. You must keep the full invoice and, if possible, record the client with whom you met. Avoid excesses or weekend meals, as they are the first expenses challenged.
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Q: What happens if I deduct a personal expense by mistake and I get an inspection?
A: If the treasury detects that you have deducted non-professional expenses, it will issue a parallel liquidation demanding payment of the difference plus late interest. Depending on the amount and intentionality, they could also impose a financial penalty between 50% and 150%.
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