Q1 - 2022

Abolition of the duo legacy in Flanders

Abolition of the duo legacy in Flanders

January 2022 – The Flemish Government has abolished the duo bequest as from 1 July 2021. If you had previously amended your will in order to arrange such a duo bequest, it is advisable to look again at this will and to seek alternative solutions, if necessary. The duo bequest involves you making literally two bequests. ⟶

Be careful when you say what you think of your competitor!

Be careful when you say what you think of your competitor!

January 2022 – At the beginning of 2021, the Antwerp Court of Appeal was called upon to examine a case between two hoover manufacturers. One had linked the other to the scandal surrounding the rigging software of a famous car brand. For the court, this is unacceptable. A manufacturer of bagless… ⟶

Refusal to supply is an abuse of dominance

Refusal to supply is an abuse of dominance

January 2022 – Refusing to deliver to a business customer with whom you are involved in court proceedings can be a form of abuse of dominance. And it can cost you a lot of money. A hunting shop has a concession to sell a particular type of shotgun. At the insistence of the German manufacturer of the weapon, the company... ⟶

Eco-vouchers: a year of changes

Eco-vouchers: a year of changes

January 2022 – Since 2009, employers have been able to grant eco-vouchers to their employees. Eco-vouchers benefit from an advantageous tax and social security contribution regime. Apart from the increase in the amount that can be granted (from 125 euros to the current 250 euros), the regulations have remained unchanged for a long time. But since 2020... ⟶

Analysis under annual accounts law of the alarm bell procedure under the CSA

Analysis under annual accounts law of the alarm bell procedure under the CSA

January 2022 – On 12 October 2021, the Accounting Standards Committee (AcSB) published an opinion on the alarm bell procedure under the Companies and Associations Code (CSA). The application of the alarm bell procedure depends to a large extent on the valuation... ⟶

Expenses after leaving the business

Expenses after leaving the business

January 2022 – Just as your income may still be taxable long after you have ceased your activity, your expenses may also remain deductible after you have ceased your activity. The Ghent Court of Appeal was called upon to rule on a whole series of costs and expenses that were still incurred after the cessation of activity. A particularly interesting case! ⟶

Tax audit without travel

Tax audit without travel

January 2022 – A tax audit primarily involves the tax authorities coming to the taxpayer's home to look at the books. The tax authorities may take copies, but they must come to you. A new law now allows the tax authorities to carry out audits without having to come to you. A law of mid-2021 adds a new paragraph to Article 315bis of the Income Tax Code 1992: "Without prejudice… ⟶

Filling up with electricity at the employer's expense

Filling up with electricity at the employer's expense

January 2022 – Employees who are provided with a company car by their employer are taxed on a benefit in kind. This benefit is based on the catalogue value of the vehicle. The additional provision of a fuel card by the employer does not affect this benefit. But what if the employee "fills up" with electricity at the employer's expense? ⟶