Frais professionnels déductibles: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how self-employed couriers in France can deduct work-related costs like fuel and equipment from their taxable income.
This scheme allows self-employed couriers to subtract their actual business costs from their total income to reduce the amount of tax they owe.
Who it's for
This is specifically for self-employed couriers who operate under the real-regime tax system.
What you get
You can deduct the actual costs of running your business from your taxable income. This includes expenses such as fuel, vehicle insurance, and the cost of any equipment you use for your work.
What it costs you
While there is no fee to use this system, it requires a significant investment of your time. You must maintain meticulous records and keep every single receipt for every expense you intend to claim.
The catch to know
Most people in this industry use the "auto-entrepreneur" status, which uses a flat-rate deduction. If you are an auto-entrepreneur, you generally cannot use this method to track and deduct your actual individual expenses.
How to apply
- Confirm that you are under the real-regime tax system rather than the flat-rate auto-entrepreneur status.
- Collect and save every receipt related to your work activities.
- Keep a detailed log of all professional expenditures.
- Report these expenses when you file your annual tax return.