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Is the date of my expense important?

Written by: Valesca Wilms

Updated on: December 26, 2025

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Yes, it is important 😉.

The date of your expense determines the accounting period in which the expense is taken into account. 

Dates matter, make sure you always indicate the date that is on the invoice or receipt.

Still in doubt? Let us know in the chat or on support@accountable.eu.

Valesca Wilms

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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