{"id":999979688,"date":"2026-01-13T11:29:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T04:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/?p=999979688"},"modified":"2026-06-07T17:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T10:08:04","slug":"expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/","title":{"rendered":"What are expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax? 37 excluded expenses, examples, and how to handle them during tax settlement."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax in 2025 are those expenses actually incurred but do not meet the legal requirements or fall under the exclusion categories as stipulated in the Corporate Income Tax Law and the latest guiding documents (such as Decree 320\/2025\/ND-CP).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, Bizzi will delve into an analysis of excluded expenses, how to account for them, and how to treat them in accordance with current tax regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN_la_gi_Vi_sao_ke_toan_can_nam_cuc_ro\" >What are expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax? Why is it crucial for accountants to understand them?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Dieu_kien_de_chi_phi_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\" >Conditions for expenses to be deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Vi_sao_ke_toan_can_nam_cuc_ro_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru\" >Why do accountants need to have a thorough understanding of non-deductible expenses?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Tranh_bi_truy_thu_%E2%80%93_phat_%E2%80%93_tinh_lai_cham_nop\" >Avoid being charged back taxes, fines, and late payment interest.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Tranh_%E2%80%9Clai_gia_%E2%80%93_lo_that%E2%80%9D\" >Avoid &quot;false profits - real losses&quot;.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Giam_rui_ro_thanh_tra_%E2%80%93_kiem_tra_thue\" >Reducing the risk of tax audits and inspections.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#So_sanh_chi_phi_duoc_tru_va_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru\" >Compare deductible and non-deductible expenses.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#37_khoan_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\" >37 types of expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#NHOM_1_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_khong_phuc_vu_hoat_dong_SXKD_8_khoan\" >GROUP 1 \u2013 Expenses not related to production and business activities (8 items)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#NHOM_2_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_saithieu_hoa_don_chung_tu_9_khoan\" >GROUP 2 \u2013 Expenses with incorrect\/missing invoices and supporting documents (9 items)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#NHOM_3_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_thanh_toan_sai_quy_dinh_6_khoan\" >GROUP 3 \u2013 Expenses paid in violation of regulations (6 items)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#NHOM_4_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_vuot_muc_bi_khong_che_7_khoan\" >GROUP 4 \u2013 Excess and Controlled Expenses (7 items)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#NHOM_5_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_bi_phap_luat_loai_tru_hoan_toan_7khoan\" >GROUP 5 \u2013 Expenses Completely Excluded by Law (7 items)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Chi_phi_khong_co_hoa_don_co_bao_gio_van_duoc_tru_khong_Nhung_truong_hop_ngoai_le_la_gi\" >Can expenses without invoices ever be deductible? What are the exceptions?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Nguyen_tac_chung_can_nho\" >General principles to remember<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Cach_hach_toan_va_xu_ly_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\" >Accounting and treatment methods for expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Cach_lap_phu_luc_dieu_chinh_chi_phi\" >How to create a cost adjustment appendix<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#5_sai_lam_pho_bien_khien_doanh_nghiep_hay_bi_boc_chi_phi_khi_thanh_tra_thue\" >5 common mistakes that lead to businesses having their expenses scrutinized during tax audits.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#1_Nghi_rang_%E2%80%9Cco_chi_that_la_duoc_tru%E2%80%9D\" >1. Thinking that &quot;there is nothing that can be eliminated.&quot;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#2_Nhan_hoa_don_nhung_khong_kiem_tra_rui_ro_nguoi_ban\" >2. Receive the invoice but do not check the seller&#039;s risk.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#3_Thanh_toan_sai_quy_dinh_du_hoa_don_%E2%80%9Cdep%E2%80%9D\" >3. Making payments that violate regulations, even with a seemingly legitimate invoice.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#4_Khong_tach_bach_chi_phi_ke_toan_va_chi_phi_thue\" >4. Failure to separate accounting expenses and tax expenses.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#5_Khong_chuan_bi_bang_tong_hop_chi_phi_rui_ro_truoc_khi_thanh_tra\" >5. Failure to prepare a summary of risk costs before the inspection.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Checklist_kiem_tra_chi_phi_hop_le_truoc_khi_chot_bao_cao\" >Checklist for verifying valid expenses before finalizing the report.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Ung_dung_cong_nghe_Bizzi_ERP%E2%80%A6_de_giam_toi_da_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\" >Utilize technology (Bizzi, ERP, etc.) to minimize non-deductible expenses when calculating corporate income tax.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#1_Van_de_cua_cach_kiem_soat_chi_phi_thu_cong\" >1. Problems with manual cost control methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#2_Cong_nghe_thay_doi_cach_kiem_soat_chi_phi_nhu_the_nao\" >2. How is technology changing the way we control costs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#21_Tu_dong_thu_thap_kiem_tra_hoa_don_dau_vao\" >2.1. Automatically collect and verify input invoices.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#22_Canh_bao_som_hoa_don_nha_cung_cap_rui_ro\" >2.2. Early Warning for Risky Invoices &amp; Suppliers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#2_3_Gan_hoa_don_voi_tung_de_nghi_thanh_toan_hop_dong_du_an\" >2. 3. Attach invoices to each payment request, contract, or project.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#24_Kiem_soat_chi_phi_ngay_tu_khau_phe_duyet_%E2%80%93_truoc_khi_tra_tien\" >2.4. Control costs right from the approval stage \u2013 before payment.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#25_Tu_dong_phan_loai_chi_phi_duoc_tru_khong_duoc_tru\" >2.5. Automatically classify deductible\/non-deductible expenses.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#3_Loi_ich_thuc_te_cho_doanh_nghiep\" >3. Practical benefits for businesses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_noi_dung_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\" >Frequently Asked Questions about Non-Deductible Expenses When Calculating Corporate Income Tax<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Chi_phi_luong_khong_co_hop_dong_lao_dong_co_duoc_tru_khong\" >Are salary expenses incurred without a labor contract deductible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Lai_vay_khi_chua_gop_du_von_dieu_le_co_duoc_tru_khong\" >Can interest on loans be deducted before the full amount of the registered capital is paid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Chi_vuot_5_trieu_tien_trang_phuc_xu_ly_the_nao\" >How should we handle spending over 5 million VND on clothing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Chi_phuc_loi_vuot_1_thang_luong_binh_quan_co_phai_loai_ra_ngay_khong\" >Should benefits exceeding one month&#039;s average salary be immediately excluded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Hoa_don_mua_hang_khong_hop_le_thi_chi_phi_co_duoc_tru_khong\" >If a purchase invoice is invalid, can the expense still be deducted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_co_phai_xuat_toan_khoi_so_hay_chi_dieu_chinh_tren_to_khai_thue\" >Should non-deductible expenses be written off from the books or simply adjusted on the tax return?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/en\/expenses-are-not-deductible-when-calculating-corporate-income-tax\/#Ket_luan\" >Conclude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN_la_gi_Vi_sao_ke_toan_can_nam_cuc_ro\"><\/span><b>What are expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax? Why is it crucial for accountants to understand them?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax are those expenses that have actually been incurred but do not meet the conditions under the Corporate Income Tax Law, and therefore cannot be included as reasonable expenses to determine taxable income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put: There&#039;s spending involved \u2013 but the tax authorities won&#039;t accept it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dieu_kien_de_chi_phi_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\"><\/span><b>Conditions for expenses to be deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to current regulations, an expense can only be deducted if it simultaneously meets three conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues arising in practice, related to production and business activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have all the necessary legal invoices and documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashless payment is accepted for invoices of 20 million VND or more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of the three conditions above are not met, the expense is not deductible.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979689\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979689\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-1.webp\" alt=\"Non-deductible expenses when calculating corporate income tax 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-1-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax are those expenses that have actually been incurred but do not meet the conditions under the Corporate Income Tax Law, and therefore cannot be included as reasonable expenses to determine taxable income.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vi_sao_ke_toan_can_nam_cuc_ro_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru\"><\/span><b>Why do accountants need to have a thorough understanding of non-deductible expenses?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accountants are the ones who sign documents and explain matters to the tax authorities. If accountants lack understanding, they will bear the greatest responsibility when risks arise. When accountants understand the nature of expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax, they will:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tranh_bi_truy_thu_%E2%80%93_phat_%E2%80%93_tinh_lai_cham_nop\"><\/span><strong>Avoid being charged back taxes, fines, and late payment interest.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>When settling taxes, the tax authorities will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Non-deductible expenses<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Increase taxable income<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Collection of back taxes on corporate income tax + penalties + late payment fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A small mistake can cost a business hundreds of millions to billions of dong.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tranh_%E2%80%9Clai_gia_%E2%80%93_lo_that%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Avoid &quot;false profits - real losses&quot;.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Businesses fail to anticipate tax payment cash flow, causing financial shock at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Accounting records: expenses are recorded \u2192 perceived profit is low.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tax records: expenses disallowed \u2192 unexpectedly high profit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giam_rui_ro_thanh_tra_%E2%80%93_kiem_tra_thue\"><\/span><b>Reducing the risk of tax audits and inspections.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual expenses, weak records, and risky invoices are <\/span><b>first sign of being scrutinized<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During the audit, the accountant will have a clear understanding of the process. <\/span><b>Proactive elimination \u2013 adjustment \u2013 early warning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_sanh_chi_phi_duoc_tru_va_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru\"><\/span><strong>Compare deductible and non-deductible expenses.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Deductible expenses<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> = Includes expenses + Serves production and business + Valid invoice + Correct payment<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Non-deductible expenses<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> = There is a cost, but <\/span>Violation of a condition or exclusion by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Here is a detailed comparison table:<\/b><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Deductible expenses<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Non-deductible expenses<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related to Production and Business<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can be proven.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrelevant or difficult to prove<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoice + contract + complete documentation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing invoice, invalid invoice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amounts of 20 million or more must be transferred via bank transfer \/ no cash.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amounts exceeding 20 million VND must be paid in cash.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of corporate income tax<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce taxable income.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being disqualified increases taxable income.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"37_khoan_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\"><\/span><b>37 types of expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is <\/span><b>37 types of expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Okay <\/span><b>divided into 5 major groups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with <\/span><b>identifying characteristics of each group<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 27.6956%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6923%;\"><b>Group<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 94.4957%;\"><b>Nature of risk<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6923%;\"><b>Group 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 94.4957%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not for business\/production purposes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6923%;\"><b>Group 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 94.4957%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect \u2013 missing invoices or documents<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6923%;\"><b>Group 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 94.4957%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment made in violation of regulations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6923%;\"><b>Group 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 94.4957%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being controlled, exceeding the permitted limits.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 27.6923%;\"><b>Group 5<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 94.4957%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completely excluded by law<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHOM_1_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_khong_phuc_vu_hoat_dong_SXKD_8_khoan\"><\/span><strong>GROUP 1 \u2013 Expenses not related to production and business activities (8 items)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group is characterized by actual expenses, but without verifiable links to taxable business activities. Taxes are often disallowed because they are considered personal \u2013 excessive welfare \u2013 or expenses paid on behalf of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>List:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal spending of business owners and executives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses for activities unrelated to the registered business sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payments made on behalf of individuals but accounted for in the company&#039;s records.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee benefits <\/span><b>exceeding one month&#039;s average salary per year.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding was disbursed to the wrong recipients or without proper documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenditures for internal operations not related to production and business activities.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal entertainment expenses and gifts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses for purchasing assets for personal use.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHOM_2_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_saithieu_hoa_don_chung_tu_9_khoan\"><\/span><strong>GROUP 2 \u2013 Expenses with incorrect\/missing invoices and supporting documents (9 items)\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most common group of expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax during audits. Transactions exist, but the documentation is weak \u2013 risky invoices \u2013 and their authenticity cannot be proven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>List:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9. Expenses without invoices or supporting documents.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10. Illegal invoices (fake, fictitious, or invoices bought and sold)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 11. Invoices with incorrect tax identification number, incorrect name, or incorrect content.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12. The invoice does not accurately reflect the actual transaction.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 13. Invoices from businesses that have absconded or ceased operations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 14. Invoices from high-risk tax businesses.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15. Invoices issued at the wrong time according to regulations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16. Incomplete internal documentation (contracts, minutes, etc.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 17. Expenses lacking sufficient documentation to prove the business relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHOM_3_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_thanh_toan_sai_quy_dinh_6_khoan\"><\/span><strong>GROUP 3 \u2013 Expenses paid in violation of regulations (6 items)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>This is the group <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax. <\/span><b>has g<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct transaction and correct invoice. <\/span><b>But the payment method is wrong. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accountants often become complacent because &quot;the money has already been paid.&quot;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>List:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 18. Cash payment for invoices \u2265 20 million VND<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 19. Transferring funds to the wrong recipient.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20. Payment on behalf of someone else \u2013 using a personal account.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 21. Offsetting debts in violation of regulations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22. Payment without valid bank documents.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 23. Payment not made in accordance with the method specified in the contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979692\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979692\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979692 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-3.jpg\" alt=\"Non-deductible expenses when calculating corporate income tax 3\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-3-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some expenses are not deductible for corporate income tax purposes in 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHOM_4_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_vuot_muc_bi_khong_che_7_khoan\"><\/span><strong>GROUP 4 \u2013 Excess and Controlled Expenses (7 items)\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The characteristics of this group are not entirely excluded.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, But <\/span>Any excess will be discarded; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#039;s very easy to &quot;slip through&quot; during year-end settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>List:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 24. Depreciation of fixed assets exceeding the prescribed limit.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25. Depreciation of fixed assets that do not meet the eligibility criteria.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 26. Improper advance payment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 27. Interest rates exceed the permitted limit.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 28. Interest on loans from ineligible borrowers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 29. Excess advertising and marketing expenses (if subject to limits)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30. Exceeding the permitted welfare spending limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHOM_5_%E2%80%93_Chi_phi_bi_phap_luat_loai_tru_hoan_toan_7khoan\"><\/span><strong>GROUP 5 \u2013 Expenses Completely Excluded by Law (7 items)\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The characteristic of group 5 is that even with a valid invoice and payment, they are still disqualified. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accountants need to identify these issues early on. <\/span>no tax accounting<\/p>\n<p><b>List:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 31. Fines for administrative violations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 32. Tax penalties and late payment fees.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 33. Expenditures that violate the law.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 34. Compensation payments not in accordance with regulations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 35. Illegally allocated funds.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 36. Corporate income tax paid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 37. Other expenses that are legally not deductible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_khong_co_hoa_don_co_bao_gio_van_duoc_tru_khong_Nhung_truong_hop_ngoai_le_la_gi\"><\/span><b>Can expenses without invoices ever be deductible? What are the exceptions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer is: YES \u2013 but very rarely and with strict conditions. Most uninvoiced expenses will be disallowed, however, the law provides for certain exceptions. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exception<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can still be deductible when calculating corporate income tax if the business prepares the correct replacement documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nguyen_tac_chung_can_nho\"><\/span><strong>General principles to remember<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Expenses without VAT\/electronic invoices:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no synonyms<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with &quot;automatically eliminated&quot;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still <\/span><b>can be deductible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If <\/span><b>belongs to the group of exceptions permitted by law.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>There are sufficient substitute documents.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EXCEPTIONAL cases \u2013 expenses without invoices are still deductible include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing goods and services from individuals who are not engaged in business activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For example:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy agricultural products directly from farmers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying scrap metal from individuals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We purchase handicrafts, forest products, and natural seafood.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Required conditions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up <\/span><b>Purchase order<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (according to the template - created by the business)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a payment voucher.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purchase price is in line with market prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VAT deductions are not applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the application is complete<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment to individuals providing services without issuing invoices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For example:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring seasonal workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire individuals for minor repairs and loading\/unloading.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring individuals for transportation without business registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Condition:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service\/Collaboration Agreement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment voucher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal income tax deduction (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your personal ID card\/citizen identification card.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No receipt. <\/span><b>but it is still deductible.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal expenditure \u2013 no invoice generated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For example:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel allowance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telephone and fuel allowance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal allowance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Condition:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have <\/span><b>financial regulations \/ internal spending regulations<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are decisions, time sheets, and payment records.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending is directed to the right recipients and at the right rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No receipt needed \u2192 <\/span><b>still deductible<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This expenditure is mandatory according to government regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For example:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance contributions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade union funds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No receipt \u2192 <\/span><b>fully deductible<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other specific expenses<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These amounts are needed. <\/span><b>complete alternative legal documents<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depreciation expense of fixed assets (no invoices required for each period)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost allocation for tools and equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contingency costs are calculated in accordance with regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of paying wages in kind.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cach_hach_toan_va_xu_ly_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\"><\/span><b>Accounting and treatment methods for expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-deductible expenses are not written off from the accounting records, but are added to taxable income under item B4 on form 03\/TNDN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key principle to remember: Expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax are still accounted for as usual. The &quot;disqualification of expenses&quot; is not recorded in the accounting books, but only performed during the corporate income tax final settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing principle:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial accounting: reflection <\/span><b>accurate \u2013 complete \u2013 realistic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all expenses incurred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax accounting: adjustments as follows <\/span><b>Corporate income tax regulations<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cach_lap_phu_luc_dieu_chinh_chi_phi\"><\/span><b>How to create a cost adjustment appendix<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before preparing the 03\/TNDN tax return, the accountant needs to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a list of non-deductible expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classify them into groups, for example:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses without\/invalid invoices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payments made in violation of regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending exceeds control limits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fines, administrative violations, tax penalties\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This table is used for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accumulate accurate data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explanation when the tax authorities conduct an audit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to enter data into the tax return form<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The total cost is not deductible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter this in item B4 \u2013 \u201cExpenses not deductible when determining taxable income\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On form 03\/TNDN<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount in B4 will increase taxable income and consequently increase corporate income tax payable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example of &quot;Before - After Adjustment&quot;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-tax accounting profit: 1,000,000,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-deductible expenses: 80,000,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before adjustment<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxable income: 1,000,000,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate Income Tax (20%): 200,000,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After adjustments<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxable income = 1,000,000,000 + 80,000,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= 1,080,000,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate Income Tax (20%): 216,000,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional tax: 16,000,000 due to non-deductible expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979694\" style=\"width: 327px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-5.png\" alt=\"Expenses not deductible when calculating corporate income tax 5\" width=\"327\" height=\"154\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-5.png 327w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-5-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-5-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to account for expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_sai_lam_pho_bien_khien_doanh_nghiep_hay_bi_boc_chi_phi_khi_thanh_tra_thue\"><\/span><b>5 common mistakes that lead to businesses having their expenses scrutinized during tax audits.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are the 5 most common mistakes that frequently lead to businesses being charged extra fees during tax audits and inspections, presented from a factual perspective \u2013 identifying the exact errors and consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nghi_rang_%E2%80%9Cco_chi_that_la_duoc_tru%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>1. Thinking that &quot;there is nothing that can be eliminated.&quot;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses believe that as long as the money has been actually spent, the expenses will be accepted by the tax authorities. In reality, the tax authorities only accept expenses that meet legal requirements, regardless of subjective feelings about whether or not money was actually spent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Consequence:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large number of costs were excluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collection of back taxes on corporate income tax + penalties + late payment fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Nhan_hoa_don_nhung_khong_kiem_tra_rui_ro_nguoi_ban\"><\/span><strong>2. Receive the invoice but do not check the seller&#039;s risk.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Many businesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just check that the invoice &quot;has all the necessary information,&quot; don&#039;t check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the issuing company currently operating?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they on the list of high-risk or runaway businesses?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, inspectors check invoices from businesses that have absconded or are high-risk businesses, and exclude expenses under code 100%, even if the transaction is genuine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Consequence:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses excluded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VAT is not deductible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of being accused of using illegal invoices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Thanh_toan_sai_quy_dinh_du_hoa_don_%E2%80%9Cdep%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>3. Making payments that violate regulations, even with a seemingly legitimate invoice.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I have a valid invoice, but:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash payment \u2265 20 million<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer to the wrong recipient.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrowing a personal account to make payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Consequence:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses were discovered during the final settlement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There was no opportunity to &quot;explain again&quot;.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979693\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-4.webp\" alt=\"Non-deductible expenses when calculating corporate income tax 4\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-4.webp 680w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-4-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Businesses with valid invoices but paying in cash \u2265 20 million VND are also considered to have expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Khong_tach_bach_chi_phi_ke_toan_va_chi_phi_thue\"><\/span><strong>4. Failure to separate accounting expenses and tax expenses.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Many businesses often have this habit:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the expense from the accounting records.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, if you do not adjust the expenses, they will not be deductible on form 03\/TNDN.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>That&#039;s true:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting records: accurate and complete recording.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax return form: <\/span><b>adjusting taxable income upwards<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Consequence:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inaccuracies in settlement figures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easily accused of underreporting taxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Khong_chuan_bi_bang_tong_hop_chi_phi_rui_ro_truoc_khi_thanh_tra\"><\/span><strong>5. Failure to prepare a summary of risk costs before the inspection.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Businesses make mistakes when<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Only gather supporting documents when requested by the tax authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reality,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The tax authorities usually ask beforehand: &quot;Has the business conducted a self-assessment and excluded any non-deductible expenses?&quot;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Consequence:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive when giving explanations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#039;s easy to overcharge for expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extend the inspection period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checklist_kiem_tra_chi_phi_hop_le_truoc_khi_chot_bao_cao\"><\/span><strong>Checklist for verifying valid expenses before finalizing the report.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#039;t wait for inspectors to review your costs; businesses need to be well-prepared by following the cost audit checklist below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 40.5031%; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; height: 1752px;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 54px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 54px;\"><b>#<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 54px;\"><b>Content of the test<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 54px;\"><b>Requirements met<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><b>I<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><b>PURPOSE OF EXPENSES<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 79px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 79px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 79px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do these expenses serve the business operations?<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 79px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directly\/Indirectly related<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for the registered business activities.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not for personal expenses.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define clearly<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><b>II<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><b>INVOICES \u2013 DOCUMENTS<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a valid invoice.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid electronic invoice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurate invoice information<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name, Tax ID, content<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The invoice accurately reflects the actual transaction.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In accordance with the contract<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seller is operating legally.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No fleeing\/risk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoices are issued at the correct time.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to regulations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><b>III<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><b>ATTACHED DOCUMENTS<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A contract is required (if needed).<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct content<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an acceptance\/handover report.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are statements and allocation tables.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><b>son-in-law<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><b>PAY<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoices of 20 million VND or more must be paid without cash.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer the money to the correct recipient.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name duplicated in contract<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a valid bank statement.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank statement\/UNC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><b>V<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><b>SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS &amp; REGULATIONS<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs will not exceed the limit.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right ceiling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depreciation of fixed assets in accordance with regulations.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest rates will not exceed the permitted limit.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct proportions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not subject to exclusion under the law.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No penalty, violation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><b>VI<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><b>TAX RISK ASSESSMENT<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly define the cost of risk.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are notes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deductible\/non-deductible expenses have been categorized.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare a summary table of non-deductible expenses.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><b>VII<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><b>PREPARING FOR FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 79px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 79px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 79px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-deductible expenses have been added to form B4-03\/TNDN.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 79px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct number<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 55px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 7.70519%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 57.2844%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete documentation is available.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.8378%; height: 55px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to search<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ung_dung_cong_nghe_Bizzi_ERP%E2%80%A6_de_giam_toi_da_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\"><\/span><b>Utilize technology (Bizzi, ERP, etc.) to minimize non-deductible expenses when calculating corporate income tax.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reducing disallowed expenses doesn&#039;t lie in the settlement process, but in how businesses control costs from the outset.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the context of increasingly stringent tax regulations, the application of cost management platforms like Bizzi and ERP is no longer considered an &quot;advanced&quot; feature, but is gradually becoming a safe financial management standard for businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Van_de_cua_cach_kiem_soat_chi_phi_thu_cong\"><\/span><b>1. Problems with manual cost control methods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In reality, many businesses still control costs using: Excel spreadsheets, paper documents, and manual visual inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest limitation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#039;s easy to miss out on risky invoices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to detect payment errors early<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of connection between invoices, contracts, and payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The error was only discovered during the final settlement, by which time it was too late.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the main reason why expenses are often disallowed during tax audits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cong_nghe_thay_doi_cach_kiem_soat_chi_phi_nhu_the_nao\"><\/span><b>2. How is technology changing the way we control costs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Tu_dong_thu_thap_kiem_tra_hoa_don_dau_vao\"><\/span><strong>2.1. Automatically collect and verify input invoices.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of accountants having to manually upload invoices or monitor each item, platforms like Bizzi allow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically collect input invoices from multiple sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading invoice data (OCR + AI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify the validity, completeness, and logic of the content immediately upon receipt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the risk of incorrect invoices or invoices that are not eligible for deduction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Canh_bao_som_hoa_don_nha_cung_cap_rui_ro\"><\/span><strong>2.2. Early Warning for Risky Invoices &amp; Suppliers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest risks when settling accounts is: invoices that are formally valid but issued by risky or absconding suppliers, avoiding the situation where &quot;the invoice is only discovered to be problematic during an audit.&quot;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology helps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare the supplier against the risk list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early warning system for potentially dangerous bills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proactively address, replace, or exclude expenses before filing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_3_Gan_hoa_don_voi_tung_de_nghi_thanh_toan_hop_dong_du_an\"><\/span><strong>2. 3. Attach invoices to each payment request, contract, or project.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost control is not just about &quot;having invoices,&quot; but about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which contract is this invoice associated with?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which project are you serving?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment for which offer?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost management platforms allow for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linking invoices \u2013 contracts \u2013 payment requests \u2013 projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quickly trace all records when explanations are needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase the ability to prove the costs incurred in production and business activities, a decisive factor when being audited.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979676\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979676 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoa-don-rui-ro-la-gi-5.png\" alt=\"Non-deductible expenses when calculating corporate income tax.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoa-don-rui-ro-la-gi-5.png 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoa-don-rui-ro-la-gi-5-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoa-don-rui-ro-la-gi-5-768x463.png 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoa-don-rui-ro-la-gi-5-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bizzi automatically compares 3-way smart Invoices - Orders - Warehouse Receipts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Kiem_soat_chi_phi_ngay_tu_khau_phe_duyet_%E2%80%93_truoc_khi_tra_tien\"><\/span><strong>2.4. Control costs right from the approval stage \u2013 before payment.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of: Pay first \u2013 process taxes later. The technology system forces:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The file must include contracts, invoices, and supporting documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The approval process was followed correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct payment method<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ineligible expenses will not be approved for payment, significantly reducing the number of expenses rejected later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_999979690\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-999979690\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-999979690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-2.png\" alt=\"Non-deductible expenses when calculating corporate income tax.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1003\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-2-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-2-768x752.png 768w, https:\/\/bizzi.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chi-phi-khong-duoc-tru-khi-tinh-thue-tndn-2-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-999979690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Bizzi system controls costs right from the approval stage \u2013 before payment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Tu_dong_phan_loai_chi_phi_duoc_tru_khong_duoc_tru\"><\/span><strong>2.5. Automatically classify deductible\/non-deductible expenses.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it&#039;s time for final settlement:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accountants often have to compile data manually.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easily overlooked or mistaken.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the Bizzi cost management platform:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs are automatically grouped according to tax criteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generate expense reports: Deductible, Non-deductible, Tax-risky.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bizzi provides direct support for item B4 on form 03\/TNDN, reducing time and risk during tax settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Loi_ich_thuc_te_cho_doanh_nghiep\"><\/span><b>3. Practical benefits for businesses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application of technology not only helps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-deductible expense reductions are not allowed when calculating corporate income tax.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the risk of back taxes, penalties, and late payment interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevating the role of accounting from &quot;bookkeeping&quot; to controlling financial and tax risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping leaders make controlled spending decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_noi_dung_chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_khi_tinh_thue_TNDN\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions about Non-Deductible Expenses When Calculating Corporate Income Tax<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a compilation of some frequently asked questions regarding expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_luong_khong_co_hop_dong_lao_dong_co_duoc_tru_khong\"><\/span><b>Are salary expenses incurred without a labor contract deductible?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>The cost may be deductible, but sufficient supporting documentation is required. Deductible if applicable:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruitment\/Assignment Decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time sheet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payroll<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary payment vouchers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdraw and declare personal income tax (if applicable).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Expenses are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax if:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no records proving the employment relationship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No actual payment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lai_vay_khi_chua_gop_du_von_dieu_le_co_duoc_tru_khong\"><\/span><strong>Can interest on loans be deducted before the full amount of the registered capital is paid?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Interest corresponding to the unpaid portion of the registered capital cannot be deducted.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>How to handle it:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine the percentage of uncontributed capital.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corresponding type of interest expense<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The remaining amount (if conditions are met) will still be deducted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_vuot_5_trieu_tien_trang_phuc_xu_ly_the_nao\"><\/span><b>How should we handle spending over 5 million VND on clothing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any amount exceeding 5 million will not be deducted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2264 5 million VND\/person\/year \u2192 fully deductible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 million \u2192 excess amount will be disallowed during final settlement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: This applies to monetary expenditures; there are no restrictions on in-kind donations of clothing as stipulated by regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phuc_loi_vuot_1_thang_luong_binh_quan_co_phai_loai_ra_ngay_khong\"><\/span><b>Should benefits exceeding one month&#039;s average salary be immediately excluded?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not immediately excluded from the accounting records; it is only excluded during tax settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The correct way to handle it:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expenses are still accounted for as usual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When settling corporate income tax:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate the average monthly salary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Excess expenditure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Adjusting taxable income upwards at <\/span><b>B4 \u2013 03\/TNDN<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoa_don_mua_hang_khong_hop_le_thi_chi_phi_co_duoc_tru_khong\"><\/span><strong>If a purchase invoice is invalid, can the expense still be deducted?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Invalid invoice. No deduction allowed. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invalid invoice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoices from businesses that have absconded pose a risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The invoice does not accurately reflect the transaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The expense will be disallowed (100%) during final settlement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_khong_duoc_tru_co_phai_xuat_toan_khoi_so_hay_chi_dieu_chinh_tren_to_khai_thue\"><\/span><strong>Should non-deductible expenses be written off from the books or simply adjusted on the tax return?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARE NOT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct way to handle it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full accounting records are still being maintained to accurately reflect actual costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not delete or disallow from the ledger.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When settling accounts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total non-deductible expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add these to taxable income under Item B4 \u2013 \u201cNon-deductible expenses\u201d on Form 03\/TNDN.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan\"><\/span><b>Conclude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expenses that are not deductible when calculating corporate income tax are not &quot;incorrect expenses,&quot; but rather &quot;tax-unacceptable expenses.&quot; The majority of the risk doesn&#039;t stem from excessive spending by businesses, but rather from improper spending conditions, weak documentation, and delayed oversight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, control using Excel and manual verification:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#039;s easy to miss out on risky invoices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing document link<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The error was discovered too late.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expense and invoicing management platforms like Bizzi help businesses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically collect and read input invoice data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify the validity and issue warnings for risky invoices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link invoices to contracts, payment requests, and projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Require complete expense documentation before approving payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatically aggregates expenses by deductible\/non-deductible categories, directly supporting corporate income tax settlement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology doesn&#039;t replace accounting decisions, but it helps accountants gain better, earlier, and more secure control. 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