The freelancer tax blog
Practical, evergreen guides on GST, income tax, and the paperwork that keeps Indian freelancers compliant.
FIRC for Freelancers in India: What It Is, Why Your CA Wants It & How to Get It (2026)
Most freelancers discover FIRC only when their CA asks for it — usually months or years after the payment landed. Here's the complete playbook so you never have to reconstruct documentation in a panic.
FIRC for Freelancers in India: What It Is, Why Your CA Wants It & How to Get It (2026)
Most freelancers discover FIRC only when their CA asks for it — usually months or years after the payment landed. Here's the complete playbook so you never have to reconstruct documentation in a panic.
Do Indian Freelancers Need GST Registration? The Complete 2026 Guide
Most Indian freelancers misunderstand when GST registration is mandatory. Foreign-client revenue is an export of services — but that doesn't always exempt you.
FIRC vs FIRA: The Difference That Can Cost Freelancers Their GST Benefits
Your bank credits a USD payment. Your CA asks for an FIRC. Your bank sends an FIRA. Are they the same? Almost — but the difference can cost you a GST refund.
LUT Filing for Freelancers: How to Invoice Foreign Clients Without Charging 18% GST
If you're registered under GST and earn from foreign clients, the LUT is the single piece of paperwork that lets you invoice without charging 18% IGST.
Section 44ADA for Software Developers: Can You Legally Cut Your Taxable Income by 50%?
Every freelancer eventually hears: "Under 44ADA, you only pay tax on half your income." The reality is more interesting — and more nuanced — than the viral version.
Do Indian Freelancers Charge GST to Foreign Clients? Usually Not. Here's Why.
Within minutes of asking "should I charge GST to my US client?" in a freelancer group, you'll get five contradictory answers. Here's how to actually decide.
Export of Services Under GST: The 5 Conditions Every Freelancer Must Understand
A surprising number of GST mistakes start with a perfectly reasonable assumption: "My client is in another country, so this must be an export." Sometimes that's true. Sometimes it isn't.
Advance Tax for Freelancers: Avoid Interest Penalties with This Simple Calculation Method
Advance tax catches most freelancers off guard — usually at year-end when interest under 234B and 234C has already piled up. Here's a simple quarterly system to stay ahead.