Tax Guides
Everything you need to know about income tax, GST, TDS, and advance tax as an Indian freelancer.
Tax Guide
Budget 2026: What Indian Freelancers Need to Know for FY 2026-27
Budget 2026 is a continuity budget for freelancers. Here is what stayed, what changed, and what to do before 15 June 2026 — the first advance tax instalment.
20 May 2026·10 min readReadTax Guide
Section 194J TDS Explained for Freelancers — Budget 2025 Threshold Change
Budget 2025 raised the 194J threshold to Rs. 50,000. Here is what changed, who deducts at 10% vs 2%, how to handle missing PAN, and how to claim every rupee back in your ITR.
20 May 2026·10 min readReadTax Guide
How to File ITR-4 (Sugam) as a Freelancer in India — FY 2026-27
Step-by-step ITR-4 Sugam filing for freelancers: eligibility, 44ADA presumptive income, TDS credit, deadlines, and the mistakes that delay refunds — all for FY 2026-27.
20 May 2026·12 min readReadTax Guide
How to Calculate Advance Tax as a Freelancer in India (2026-27)
Step-by-step advance tax calculation with due dates, formula, and a worked example for ₹8L annual income. Never miss a quarterly deadline again.
02 Apr 2026·8 min readReadTax Guide
GST Registration for Freelancers in India: Do You Actually Need It?
The ₹20L threshold, LUT for exports, pros and cons of voluntary registration — everything you need to decide whether GST registration makes sense for you.
08 Mar 2026·9 min readReadTax Guide
GSTR-1 Filing for Freelancers: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026-27)
Quarterly vs monthly filing, what to include, B2B vs B2C invoices, common errors, and deadlines — your complete GSTR-1 filing guide.
05 Mar 2026·10 min readReadTax Guide
Your Client Deducted TDS — What Do You Do Now? (Freelancer Guide)
Your client deducted TDS from your invoice payment. Here's exactly what it means, how to verify it, and how to claim it back in your ITR.
01 Mar 2026·7 min readReadEvergreen
Complete Tax Guide for Freelancers in India (2026-27)
The definitive pillar guide — ITR-4, presumptive taxation, advance tax, GST, TDS, and deductions all explained for the Indian freelancer.
05 Jan 2026·15 min readReadEvergreen
How to Create a GST Invoice in India: Format, Rules & Free Template
Mandatory fields, CGST/SGST/IGST rules, SAC codes, and the exact format your CA expects — plus a free template to get started.
01 Jan 2026·8 min readReadEvergreen
How to Charge Interest on Late Payments as a Freelancer in India
Clients paying late? You can legally charge interest. Here's the legal basis, rate limits, and exactly how to word your invoice terms.
28 Dec 2025·6 min readReadEvergreen
Does a Freelancer in India Need to Pay Professional Tax?
Professional tax is a state-level obligation most freelancers overlook. Here's which states require it and how much you owe.
25 Dec 2025·6 min readReadEvergreen
Form 16A vs 26AS for Freelancers: What's the Difference?
Both relate to TDS but serve different purposes. Here's when to use each, how to reconcile them, and what to do when they don't match.
20 Dec 2025·6 min readRead