🇮🇳 India Freelancer Tax Calculator
Estimate your after-tax income as a self-employed worker in India.
Estimated after-tax income
₹11,68,700
≈ ₹31,300 in tax & contributions
Presumptive taxation (44ADA): 50% of receipts treated as taxable income; the other half is treated as deemed expenses. EPF does not apply to freelancers.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources. Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.
Self-employment tax in India
Freelancers and professionals can use presumptive taxation (sections 44ADA/44AD), declaring a fixed percentage of receipts as income and skipping detailed bookkeeping below turnover limits. It's a very different calculation from salaried TDS — see the freelancer calculator.
Freelance taxation differs from employee payroll in three ways: who pays the social contributions, how and when you file, and which expenses you can deduct. The calculator above gives a simplified estimate — for anything beyond a ballpark, especially around deductible expenses and special regimes, speak to a qualified accountant in India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
+How are freelancers taxed in India?
Freelancers and professionals can use presumptive taxation (sections 44ADA/44AD), declaring a fixed percentage of receipts as income and skipping detailed bookkeeping below turnover limits. It's a very different calculation from salaried TDS — see the freelancer calculator.
+Is freelance tax higher than employee tax in India?
Self-employed workers often shoulder social contributions an employer would otherwise share, but can deduct business expenses. The net effect varies — use the calculator above for a ballpark and confirm with an accountant.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources (last reviewed June 2026). Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.