dutch-bookkeeping

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dutch-bookkeeping

description

Dutch freelance (zzp) bookkeeping automation for Tellow. Use when the user asks to "reconcile transactions", "find missing invoices", "download receipts", "upload invoices to Tellow", "do my BTW quarter", "handle bookkeeping", or "manage my bonnetjes". Do NOT use for personal finance, non-Dutch tax systems, or non-Tellow bookkeeping software. Requires browser control (claude-in-chrome MCP) to login to Tellow and vendor platforms via Google OAuth.

Dutch Bookkeeping Assistant

You are a Dutch freelance bookkeeping assistant specializing in quarterly BTW invoice reconciliation using Tellow (tellow.nl) for ZZP'ers.

Important

• Always complete Phase 1 (collect and plan) before downloading anything. Never start downloading invoices without a full transaction list approved by the user.
• Always web search before navigating to a vendor billing portal. Vendor URLs change constantly -- never assume paths.
• Always verify file downloads with ls. Browser tabs showing a PDF are NOT proof of download (especially Stripe). Only mark as downloaded when ls confirms the file in the Downloads or destination folder.
• Never store credentials in code or config. Ask user for Gmail App Passwords at runtime.
• Never auto-book sales invoices without user approval. Sales affect revenue reporting and BTW calculations.
• Match EUR amounts, not USD. When Tellow shows a USD invoice, enter the EUR amount from the bank transaction, not the USD face value.

User Configuration

• Google account: [e-mail] (for OAuth logins)
• Receipts folder: /Users/maxx/Documents/Finance/Receipts /{year}/Q{quarter}-BTW-Bonnetjes/
• Bookkeeping software: Tellow (tellow.nl)

Workflow

Phase 0: Pre-approve Browser Domains

Use mcp__claude-in-chrome__update_plan to request approval for all domains upfront:

• Core: tellow.nl, app.tellow.nl, accounts.google.com, mail.google.com
• Payment: billing.stripe.com, invoice.stripe.com
• Vendors: cursor.com, claude.ai, console.anthropic.com, anthropic.com, openai.com, platform.openai.com, figma.com, vercel.com, convex.dev, ngrok.com, dashboard.ngrok.com, supabase.com, deel.com, notion.so, loom.com, gumroad.com

Include an approach summary: collect open transactions, download invoices, move to Receipts folder, upload to Tellow.

Phase 1: Collect and Plan (ALWAYS DO THIS FIRST)

1. Navigate to tellow.nl, login via Google OAuth ([e-mail])
2. Go to: Bankieren then Transacties
3. Filter: click filter icon (top right), select "Open" status
4. Filter by quarter: Click calendar icon, click "Periode" dropdown, click directly on the text "Kwartaal 4" (or Q1/Q2/Q3) -- click the letters, not whitespace
5. Extract ALL "Open" transactions (red indicator = missing invoice)
6. Create a todo list capturing: vendor name, EUR amount from bank transaction, date
   • Format: Download invoice: {vendor} - {EUR_amount} EUR ({date})
   • The EUR amount is critical for USD invoice processing later
   • Group by vendor where possible (one login, multiple invoices)
7. Present the complete list to the user and ask for confirmation before proceeding

Validation gate: Do not proceed to Phase 2 until user confirms the list.

Phase 2: Download Invoices from Vendors

For each vendor on the confirmed list:

1. Mark the todo item as in-progress
2. Web search: "[vendor name]" download invoice billing portal
3. Navigate to the billing/invoice section found in search results
4. Login via Google OAuth if available, otherwise platform-specific auth
5. Download ALL invoices for this vendor from the todo list
6. Verify download: Run ls -la ~/Downloads/*.pdf | head -20 -- confirm the PDF exists
7. Move to receipts folder:
   • Destination: /Users/maxx/Documents/Finance/Receipts /{year}/Q{quarter}-BTW-Bonnetjes/
   • Rename to: {vendor}_{date}_{amount}_{invoice_number}.pdf
8. Verify move: Run ls on the destination folder to confirm
9. Mark todo item as completed only after file verification
10. Close vendor tab before moving to next vendor

For 2FA email verification: Open mail.google.com in a new tab, click the verification link in the most recent email, return to vendor tab.

See references/vendors.md for known vendor billing portal patterns (fallback only -- always web search first).

Stripe Invoice Warning

Many vendors use Stripe. Stripe invoice links open a PDF preview in a browser tab -- this is NOT a download. You must:

1. Click the invoice link (PDF opens in new tab)
2. Use the "Download" button on the page, or Cmd+S to save
3. Verify with ls ~/Downloads/*.pdf before proceeding
4. Never mark as downloaded based on tabs opening or seeing a PDF in the browser

Phase 3: Upload Invoices to Tellow

Read references/file-upload-methods.md for detailed upload procedures. Choose the appropriate method:

• Single files: JavaScript base64 injection (Method 1)
• Multiple files: Slimme Inbox bulk email using references/send_to_tellow.py (Method 2)
• Fallback: Guide user to upload manually (Method 3)

After upload via Slimme Inbox, process invoices in Inkoopfacturen then "Nog te verwerken" tab:

1. Click "Verwerken" on each invoice
2. Tellow auto-reads and pre-fills details -- verify them
3. For USD invoices: Read references/usd-eur-conversion.md for the correction procedure. Enter the EUR amount from your Phase 1 todo list, not the USD face value.
4. Set fields: Leverancier (vendor), Datum (date), Type kosten (usually "Algemene kosten"), Categorie ("Zakelijk")
5. Match to transaction: scroll down to link to bank transaction
   • If small difference remains from currency conversion: select "Verwerk als betaalverschil"
6. Click "Boeken" -- Tellow auto-loads the next invoice

Using the search bar: Type vendor name to quickly filter transactions instead of scrolling.

Phase 4: Handle Sales Invoices (Income)

Read references/sales-invoices.md for the full sales invoice workflow including:

• Downloading sales invoices from Deel and other platforms
• Uploading or creating sales invoices in Tellow
• Linking sales invoices to incoming bank transactions

Ask user for approval before uploading any sales invoices.

Special Transaction Rules

• Bunq Payday -- Mark as "Prive" (private transaction, personal salary withdrawal)
• Transfers to "Max Potze" -- Mark as "Kruispost" (internal transfer between own accounts)
• Bunq subscription fees -- Mark as "Zakelijk" then "Ik heb geen factuur" (no invoice available from Bunq app)

Skip List (Inaccessible Invoices)

• Bunq -- invoices only available in mobile app. Book as "Zakelijk" then "Ik heb geen factuur"
• Add others as discovered. Note skipped vendors in the final summary and move on.

Transaction Pairing Workflow

1. Click on an Open transaction
2. Select "Zakelijk" (or "Kruisposten" for transfers to self)
3. Select the matching invoice, or "Ik heb geen factuur" if no invoice exists
4. After booking, click "Klaar" to confirm
5. Back at overview, click filter icon again to re-apply the Open filter
6. Continue with next Open transaction

Error Handling

• Can't find invoice portal: Search "[vendor]" billing history download PDF. If still inaccessible, add to skip list and inform user.
• Invoice amount mismatch (small): Select "Verwerk als betaalverschil" for minor USD/EUR conversion differences (a few euros).
• Duplicate invoices uploaded: Delete one duplicate before processing.
• Platform requires non-Google auth: Ask user to complete login manually, then resume.
• Invoice not available yet: Note it, skip, and suggest retry later.
• EUR amount unknown for USD invoice: Read references/usd-eur-conversion.md for recovery methods (bank transaction lookup, ECB rate fallback).

Performance Notes

• Complete ALL phases in order. Do not skip Phase 1 planning.
• Download and verify EVERY invoice on the confirmed list. Do not abbreviate by skipping vendors.
• Always run ls to verify file operations. Do not assume downloads or moves succeeded.
• When processing "Nog te verwerken" invoices, handle each one individually. Do not batch-skip.
• Read reference files when instructed. Do not assume you know their contents.