{"id":16795,"date":"2026-10-31T02:31:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T01:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/help-center\/what-should-i-do-first-when-i-start-using-accountable-%f0%9f%87%a7%f0%9f%87%aa\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T02:31:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T01:31:52","slug":"what-should-i-do-first-when-i-start-using-accountable-%f0%9f%87%a7%f0%9f%87%aa","status":"publish","type":"help_center","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/help-center\/what-should-i-do-first-when-i-start-using-accountable-%f0%9f%87%a7%f0%9f%87%aa\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I do first when I start using Accountable? \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you start using Accountable, the first thing to do is check your general settings so your taxes are calculated correctly from day one. Below you will find the key steps to get set up, add your revenues and expenses, and track your tax obligations.<\/p>\n

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General settings<\/h1>\n

Start by checking your settings. This is the foundation for making sure all your taxes are calculated correctly.<\/p>\n

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    Click on Account<\/b> at the bottom left.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Go to Settings<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Select Taxes<\/b> in the settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    First, select which figures you want to use to calculate your taxes. The default settings are pre-selected, but we recommend using extrapolation for the most accurate calculation.<\/p>\n

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    When you register, Accountable assumes that previous tax years have been completed. If you still need to file taxes for a previous year, you can select that year here.<\/p>\n

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    The next step is particularly important: you need to select your VAT status.<\/p>\n

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    Are you:<\/p>\n