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Taxation for Freelancers, Consultants & Professionals 💌

15 Jul, 2024

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Taxation for Freelancers, Consultants & Professionals 💌

📄 Taxation for Freelancers, Consultants & Professionals 💌

The Income Tax Department has simplified taxation for small businesses and professionals by introducing specific sections for them. Let's discuss the details of the applicable sections for professionals:

Taxation for Professionals, Freelancers & Consultants (Section 44ADA) 📊

If you are a freelancer, consultant, or a specified professional with gross receipts up to INR 50 Lakhs, you can offer your income at 50% of total receipts. For example, if an interior designer has total receipts of ₹35 Lakhs, they can declare ₹17.5 Lakhs as income in their ITR and pay tax accordingly.

Update from FY 2023-24:

  • The limit of gross receipts has been increased from INR 50 Lakhs to INR 75 Lakhs if cash receipts do not exceed 5% of total receipts.

Specified Professionals Include:

  • 📚 Legal
  • 🏥 Medical
  • 🏛 Engineering or Architectural
  • 📊 Accountancy
  • 🛠 Technical Consultancy
  • 🏠 Interior Decoration
  • 📋 Any other profession as notified by CBDT