{"id":25613921,"date":"2025-06-17T13:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T07:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25613921"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T07:39:25","slug":"income-tax-for-freelancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-for-freelancers\/","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax for Freelancers and How to File it? (Easy Step-by-Step Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69deb30747cf2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><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><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69deb30747cf2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><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:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-for-freelancers\/#Introduction_Do_Freelancers_Pay_Taxes_in_India\" >Introduction: Do Freelancers Pay Taxes in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-for-freelancers\/#Types_of_ITR_Forms\" >Types of ITR Forms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-for-freelancers\/#Easy_Step-by-step_Guide_on_How_to_File_ITR_for_Freelancers\" >Easy Step-by-step Guide on How to File ITR for Freelancers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-for-freelancers\/#How_Much_Tax_Do_Freelancers_Have_to_Pay_in_India\" >How Much Tax Do Freelancers Have to Pay in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-for-freelancers\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Being a freelancer, this particular question must have found its way into your brain:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Do I have to pay taxes?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Well, there is only one answer, and that is\u00a0<strong>yes!<\/strong> Regardless of not getting a paycheck every month, the government considers you a tax-paying citizen. So, is there any difference in filing an ITR if I&#8217;m a freelancer? If so, how do I file the ITR? This blog provides you with answers on how to file ITR for freelancers, tax-free!\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p><em>Check out this video by Entri in Malayalam!<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_22969\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kguTeAY7Tho?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=0&playsinline=1&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<h3><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Freelancers = self-employed = need to pay tax<\/li>\n<li>You need to\u00a0track all your income and expenses for ITR filing.<\/li>\n<li>You can deduct the expenses as they are for your professional cause.<\/li>\n<li>File ITR-4 or ITR-3 based on how your income is categorised.<\/li>\n<li>Consider advance tax if your income is high, and the self-assessment fee, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike salaried professionals, freelancers cannot change their tax regimes annually if they have a business income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_Do_Freelancers_Pay_Taxes_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Introduction: Do Freelancers Pay Taxes in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it, freelancers may not have work around the month as it is solely based on the projects they sign up for. When compared to salaried individuals, even the payments can be somewhat erratic due to a certain level of uncertainty. Therefore, it&#8217;s only natural for one to assume that <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>taxes<\/strong> <\/a>and ITR filing do not apply to the humble yet impactful freelancers. However, that is not the case.<\/p>\n<p>If you have taken on freelance gigs, such as content writing, design, coding, consulting, or photography, you are considered <strong>self-employed<\/strong>. Though that&#8217;s not the case, the government finds freelancers as gaining <strong>&#8220;Income from Business or Profession&#8221;<\/strong> and thus makes them eligible for tax. To put it in simple terms, the government sees you as a one-person business similar to a small shop owner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-error\">\n<h4>According to the recent update,<a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/wealth\/tax\/new-fy-2025-new-income-tax-slabs-zero-tax-on-income-upto-rs-12-lakh-9-other-income-tax-laws-effective-from-april-1-2025\/articleshow\/119847605.cms?from=mdr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> individuals with an income of up to 12 lakhs<\/a> do not need to pay any taxes under the new regime for the financial year 25-26.<\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>So, what income counts?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To put it simply, any income that you gain from doing freelance work is considered income that can make you eligible to pay taxes. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Payments received from Indian\/foreign clients<\/li>\n<li>Gigs and income from projects taken up through various platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Behance, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Money credited to your bank account, UPI, NEFT, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that if it&#8217;s coming into your account, it is counted. This even applies when your employer doesn&#8217;t provide you with a Form 16 or any such valid tax forms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613257 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/40454-1-300x187.webp\" alt=\"tax\" width=\"464\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/40454-1-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/40454-1-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/40454-1-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/40454-1-150x94.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/40454-1-750x469.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/40454-1-1140x712.webp 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/40454-1.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_ITR_Forms\"><\/span><strong>Types of ITR Forms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most people are either unaware or confused about which ITR form they should choose to file. If you choose the wrong form, it may lead to the rejection of the ITR file. Here is a detailed list of the types of ITR forms for individuals to choose from according to their eligibility:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ITR 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Specifies to salaried individuals, including pensioners and those who have one house property.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ITR 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Specifies to individuals with capital gains, such as salary, pension, foreign income, interest, dividends, etc. Additionally, the aggregate must be <strong>above 50 lakhs<\/strong> in a financial year.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ITR 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Specifies individuals who have income from businesses, a profession, or even from being a freelancer. If you are a trader, the income you obtain from trading, such as intraday trading, makes you eligible for this ITR form.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ITR 4<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Specifies individuals with presumptive income, <strong>not exceeding more than 50 lakhs<\/strong> per financial year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<h4><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Use Presumptive Taxation (Section 44ADA) if you earn under \u20b950 lakh. It lets you just declare 50% of your income as profit and pay tax on that. This makes it super simple without any detailed expense tracking needed.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Step-by-step_Guide_on_How_to_File_ITR_for_Freelancers\"><\/span><strong>Easy Step-by-step Guide on How to File ITR for Freelancers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When compared to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-file-itr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ITR filing for salaried individuals<\/a><\/strong>, the procedure for freelancers is different and may seem a bit difficult. But, with the required documents and by following the detailed step-by-step guide provided below, you can submit your filing as easily as a walk in the park. Read and understand each step to identify which steps apply to you.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Calculate Your Income<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your total income earned in a single financial year can be divided into two as a freelancer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Income<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is your main income that you receive from all your clients, including domestic and international. This would be under the &#8220;Income from Profession or Business&#8221; head, showcasing it as your primary source of livelihood. The parallel incomes that you receive, such as bank interests, FD interests, etc., need to be included under the &#8220;Income from Other Sources&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Expenses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These expenses are those that you have accumulated within the financial year that are allowed as deductions. Maintain records of these expenses to showcase that your:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Net income = Gross receipts &#8211; Allowed Business Expenses<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The allowed expenses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1212\">\n<p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1212\">Office rent or home-office expenses (partial)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1250\">\n<p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1250\">Internet, mobile, and electricity bills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1268\">\n<p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1268\">Travel expenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<p data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1298\">Hardware\/software purchases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1323\">\n<p data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1323\">Depreciation of assets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1361\">\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1361\">Professional fees (e.g., CA, legal)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1395\">\n<p data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1395\">Subscription to tools\/platforms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1430\">\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1430\">Advertisement or marketing costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Collect the required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2021\">\n<p data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2021\">PAN &amp; Aadhaar card<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2044\">\n<p data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2044\">Bank account details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2124\">\n<p data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2124\">Form 26AS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2225\">\n<p data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2225\">AIS (Annual Information Statement) and TIS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2254\">\n<p data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2254\">Invoices issued to clients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2273\">\n<p data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2273\">Expense receipts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2303\">\n<p data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2303\">TDS certificates (Form 16A)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2354\">\n<p data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2354\">Advance tax paid or self-assessment tax challans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<h4><strong>What is TDS and TCS?<\/strong> TDS is the Tax deducted at Source, which is paid by you when you receive an income. TCS is Tax Collected at Source, that is, deducted when you buy a product like a house, a car, etc. Both these taxes can be claimed back with ITR filing.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Log in to the Portal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Click on the login button or the register button if you are new to this site. You can log in and register using your PAN or Aadhaar. Fill in the required details to get started on ITR filing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613875 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-114737-300x140.webp\" alt=\"itr homepage\" width=\"523\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-114737-300x140.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-114737-768x359.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-114737-150x70.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-114737-750x350.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-114737.webp 848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Assessment Year and ITR Form<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have registered and logged in, you will be required to select the assessment year (25-26), followed by the ITR form (ITR-3 or ITR-4). Choose them accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613886 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125019-300x116.webp\" alt=\"ITR AY AND MODE\" width=\"584\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125019-300x116.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125019-1024x396.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125019-768x297.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125019-150x58.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125019-750x290.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125019-1140x441.webp 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125019.webp 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613887 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125354-300x94.webp\" alt=\"ITR form\" width=\"584\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125354-300x94.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125354-1024x321.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125354-768x241.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125354-1536x481.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125354-150x47.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125354-750x235.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125354-1140x357.webp 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125354.webp 1708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\">\n<h4><strong>Latest Update:<\/strong> Income Tax Return Forms of ITR-1 and ITR-4 are enabled to file through the Online mode with prefilled data at the e-filing portal. Excel Utilities of ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2025-26 are also available for filing.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Provide the required details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3090\">\n<p data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3090\">Personal details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3168\">\n<p data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3168\">Nature of business\/profession code (e.g., 0701 for software development)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3196\">\n<p data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3196\">Income from profession<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3237\">\n<p data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3237\">Expenses (if not under presumptive)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3266\">\n<p data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3266\">Other sources of income<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3305\">\n<p data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3305\">Deductions (under 80C, 80D, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613888 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125743-300x173.webp\" alt=\"itr income details\" width=\"496\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125743-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125743-768x444.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125743-150x87.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125743-750x433.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-125743.webp 981w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 6: Compute the Tax and Claim Deductions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Compute the total taxable income and apply the eligible deductions (e.g., 80C for LIC\/PPF, 80D for medical insurance). Next, compute the final tax liability and check if you have paid excess tax. If so, it will be shown as a refund. Make sure to cross-check the bank details as the refund will be credited to that account.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 7: Verify and Submit ITR<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Submit the ITR and remember to e-verify within 30 days. You can e-verify using Aadhaar OTP\/net banking\/DSC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613255 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9412372-1-300x300.webp\" alt=\"itr freelancer\" width=\"421\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9412372-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9412372-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9412372-1-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9412372-1-48x48.webp 48w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9412372-1-96x96.webp 96w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9412372-1-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9412372-1-350x350.webp 350w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/9412372-1.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Additional Steps (if applicable)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These are some of the steps that are additionally applicable based on certain criteria and conditions. Make sure to go through them carefully and proceed with them if any of them is applicable to you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Advance Tax<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2492\">If tax liability<strong> exceeds \u20b910,000<\/strong> in a financial year, pay advance tax quarterly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2504\">Due dates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2575\">\n<li data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2522\">\n<p data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2522\">15th June \u2013 15%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2540\">\n<p data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2540\">15th Sept \u2013 45%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2557\">\n<p data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2557\">15th Dec \u2013 75%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2575\">\n<p data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2575\">15th Mar \u2013 100%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2637\">If you have missed it, you can pay with interest under sections 234B &amp; 234C.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2637\">\n<h4><strong>Self-assessment Tax<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3669\">If <strong>any tax remains payable after TDS and advance tax, <\/strong>generate a challan (ITNS 280) from TIN NSDL and pay using net banking or UPI.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3669\"><strong><em>Also read:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-save-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Save Tax in India &#8211; Tax Saving Options and Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Tax_Do_Freelancers_Have_to_Pay_in_India\"><\/span><strong>How Much Tax Do Freelancers Have to Pay in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we&#8217;ve established the fact that taxes apply to freelancers as well, let us have a look at the various tax slabs that are implemented under the old and new tax regimes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Old Tax Regime<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Income Range<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Tax Rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Up to \u20b92.5 lakh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Nil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u20b92.5 \u2013 \u20b95 lakh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u20b95 \u2013 \u20b910 lakh<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u20b910 lakh and above<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>New Tax Regime<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 268px;\" width=\"675\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Income Range<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tax Rate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u20b93 lakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b93 &#8211; \u20b96 lakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b96 &#8211; \u20b99 lakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b99 &#8211; \u20b912 lakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b912 &#8211; \u20b915 lakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income above \u20b915 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Based on the income tax slabs above, freelancers can either choose the old tax or the new tax regime. Claiming the new tax regime is preferable if you don&#8217;t want to claim deductions. Additionally, when compared to the old tax regime, it has lower tax slabs but fewer tax-saving options.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u26a0\ufe0fImportant:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Most freelancers overlook the fact that there are some conditions for selecting the regimes. Based on how your income is categorised, you get to choose the appropriate ITR file as well as the tax regime.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a freelancer has no business income and\u00a0<strong>only professional income<\/strong>, they can choose the preferred tax regime and can <strong>change it every year.<\/strong> This is possible when they declare their income as &#8220;Income from profession&#8221; in the ITR 3 or ITR 4 form. For example, if you selected the old tax regime for the FY 23-24, you can select the new tax regime for FY 24-25.<\/li>\n<li>Suppose a freelancer has <strong>a business income<\/strong>, i.e., income reported under &#8220;Profits and Gains from Business or Profession,&#8221; the rule changes. You can only\u00a0<strong>opt for the new regime once<\/strong>. If you wish to switch to the old regime in the later years, you <strong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1051\">cannot opt back in<\/strong> unless you stop having business income altogether. Summing up, if you are a freelancer\u00a0who also qualifies as a \u201cbusiness\u201d (e.g., using ITR-3 for business income), then <strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1236\">switching is limited<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If you use\u00a0<strong>presumptive taxation,<\/strong> which is for income less than \u20b950 lakh, you can switch regimes without any hassle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s always best to carefully review these details so that you don&#8217;t get caught up in any sort of mishaps or negligence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-25613224 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tax-Filing-and-Documentation-Tips-for-Stock-Investors-300x200.webp\" alt=\"itr freelancer\" width=\"494\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tax-Filing-and-Documentation-Tips-for-Stock-Investors-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tax-Filing-and-Documentation-Tips-for-Stock-Investors-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tax-Filing-and-Documentation-Tips-for-Stock-Investors.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What about Deductions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Being a freelancer generally allows you to work from the comfort of your choice without any sort of hassle or sense of pressure. However, in the case of the bills that keep piling up, there isn&#8217;t much choice. A reasonable amount of your earnings goes into paying bills for various miscellaneous stuff that helps you to do your work efficiently. Fortunately, freelancers can reduce their taxable income by claiming expenses, similar to what businesses do.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of expenses that you could claim while filing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laptop, printer, phone<\/li>\n<li>Internet bills<\/li>\n<li>Rent (if you work from home)<\/li>\n<li>Office furniture<\/li>\n<li>Travel (for shoots, meetings, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Software subscriptions (Adobe, Canva, Notion, Zoom, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ITR filing for freelancers may seem like an uncoquered mountain, but once you get the hang of it, you will be able to run through the procedure as easily as making a chai. However, if not made properly, even a simple chai can turn out to be a disaster. It is pretty common for one to wonder whether all of this hassle is worth it or not. The benefits of filing ITR are many, including claiming TDS\/TCS refunds and visa processing, as the ITR file actually serves as proof of income.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is that this is the ultimate proof of being a tax-paying citizen of India, with the added benefit of getting back extra taxes that you had to pay. By following the mentioned steps and common mistakes to avoid, you can make your ITR filing a seamless process. 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