As a self-employed person, juggling your taxes and accounts can eat up a lot of your time. And let's not even start on the hassle of hunting down a reliable accountant in Belgium who can back you up. Thankfully, we're not stuck in the past, and a swift, ever-present, and wallet-friendly solution has come to the fore: AI. In this piece, we'll swiftly introduce you to our latest creation – the AI Tax Assistant. It's an affordable, round-the-clock partner for every self-employed individual in Belgium, ready to simplify your financial management.
The self-employed sector in Belgium is booming. To give you an idea: in 2022, an impressive 120,000 new VAT-registered companies were added, bringing the total to around 1.2 million entrepreneurs. While this booming activity underscores a lively entrepreneurial spirit, it also brings to light a significant bottleneck: a severe shortage of qualified accountants, leading to many being turned away.
Accounting firms are at breaking point, often having to give preference to their larger clients. The routine nature of the administrative work associated with sole traders or individuals makes it less appealing and financially less rewarding for accountants. This has caused a strategic shift towards servicing larger entities, leaving the smaller players struggling to find the support they need.
Feeling the strain of an administrative nightmare and unnecessary stress? You're not alone. Keep reading, because here at Accountable, we might just have the perfect solution for you.
With more self-employed individuals and fewer qualified accountants, the search for alternative solutions has never been more urgent. Thankfully, even the dreary tasks of tax filing and accounting are getting a digital makeover. Managing your accounts and taxes with AI? Absolutely doable!
If you're self-employed, chances are you've already harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) for various tasks, like drafting business emails, generating LinkedIn posts, or even creating your terms and conditions. Maybe you've even had a chat with ChatGPT to somewhat fill the gap of not having colleagues around in your solo venture? Well, now you can lean on AI for all your tax and accounting queries too. Enter our AI Assistant, ready to serve you as follows:
Our AI Tax Assistant isn't just any tool; it's been rigorously trained with the most up-to-date tax information and regulations.
What's more, this innovative AI is clued up on the common questions and answers that our Tax Coaches at Accountable deal with daily. This means you get accurate and swift responses to all your tax and accounting concerns as a self-employed individual, available 24/7.
You have the option to grant the AI Tax Assistant unfettered access to your accounting records, paving the way for personalised advice. This is simply done by ticking the box for "Share additional context with OpenAI." Rest assured, your name, VAT number, and other personal details remain strictly off-limits to OpenAI.
Queries such as "what should I know that I don't yet?" are met with exceptionally precise answers, affording you tranquility and mastery over your finances as a self-employed professional.
If you're debating whether to evolve from a sole proprietorship to a limited company, but are uncertain about the financial implications, our AI Tax Assistant is here to sift through the details with you, much like an accountant would provide similar counsel.
The AI Tax Assistant goes far beyond merely being a chat companion. This advanced software actively conducts tax checks and streamlines the sorting of expenses. It’s an all-encompassing tool that works relentlessly behind the scenes, making sure your tax matters are consistently spotless.
Additionally, you’ll benefit from bespoke tips tailored to your banking activities. Missed out on claiming potential professional expenses? That’s a thing of the past, thanks to the tailored tax advice from our AI Tax Assistant.
We're wholeheartedly convinced of our new AI Assistant's capabilities, but that doesn’t mean you’re left without a human touch. At Accountable, additional support from our team of Tax Coaches is always just around the corner, ready to assist you.
Try Accountable and the AI Assistant now for free and don't hesitate to share your feedback with us. 💜
Author - Valesca Wilms
As content marketing lead at Accountable Belgium, Valesca writes about freelancing, self-employment, and taxes based on her own experience as a freelancer.
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Freddy Carrette
altijd snelle, vriendelijke en professionele service. Ook al heb ik door gebrek aan activiteit weinig gebruik kunnen maken van uw diensten. Gisteren heb ik het contract opgezegd, en ook dat is heel vlot verlopen. Waarvoor dank.
Luc Kupers
The availability of your team to help and guide people to understand their finances better is what really makes Accountable valuable. While the AI is able to give answer to most of the basic questions, specific scenarios need counsel from a human which your team performs beautifully.
Sofiya Bogdan Neves
Top! Zeer tevreden wordt snel geholpen
Kadir Beler
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Cindy Jacobs
réponse prompte, explications claires
Camelia Bonte
Snel de bug doorgegeven aan het IT team en extra follow-up vragen om de exacte fout te vinden!
Martijn Driesen
In de app was het voor mij niet meteen duidelijk. Daarom waardeerde ik het enorm dat Anouar zelf het initiatief nam om mij even telefonisch te contacteren. Omdat alles nog nieuw is, voelt het soms overweldigend en kost het extra tijd en energie om alles zelf uit te zoeken. Zeker als zelfstandige combineer je dit met heel wat andere verantwoordelijkheden, zoals het gezin en het huishouden. Des te meer wil ik benadrukken dat ik zeer tevreden ben over de professionele en betrokken aanpak van Anouar. Met dank en vriendelijke groeten, Wanisanga
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Het was super.
Maria Adelaida Uribe Trujillo
Accountable is zeer handig in gebruik en telkens ik met vragen zit antwoorden de belastingscoaches snel en zeer uitgebreid. Mijn vraag is dan ook telkens opnieuw beantwoord.
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