Self-Employed Tax (India)

Smart tax filing for freelancers, consultants, and solo professionals.

Section 44ADA, 44AD, ITR-3/ITR-4 filing, advance tax planning, GST compliance — complete tax support for India's growing self-employed workforce.

💼 File My Return 📞 Free Consultation

Tax Compliance Built for Self-Employed Indians

Freelancers and independent professionals have unique tax obligations — from advance tax instalments to GST registration to choosing between presumptive and regular taxation.

Tax Genius LLC handles every aspect of your self-employed tax life so you can focus on your work.

💼

Presumptive Taxation

Section 44ADA (professionals) and Section 44AD (business) — simplified and tax-efficient

📅

Advance Tax Planning

Calculate and schedule quarterly advance tax to avoid interest under Section 234B/C

🧾

GST & TDS Handling

GST registration, returns, and TDS compliance for freelancers and consultants

What's Covered in Our Service

Complete tax compliance for every self-employed professional

⚖️

Section 44ADA — Presumptive for Professionals

Eligible professionals (doctors, lawyers, CAs, architects, engineers) can declare 50% of gross receipts as profit without maintaining books — up to ₹75 lakhs.

🏪

Section 44AD — Presumptive for Business

Small businesses with turnover up to ₹3 crores can declare 8% (or 6% for digital receipts) as presumptive profit, avoiding complex bookkeeping.

📊

ITR-3 / ITR-4 Filing

We determine the correct form — ITR-4 (Sugam) for presumptive income, ITR-3 for full books. Both filed accurately with correct schedule reporting.

📆

Advance Tax Computation

Quarterly advance tax payments due June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15. We compute the exact amounts to avoid 234B/C interest.

🧾

GST Registration & Returns

Mandatory GST registration for service providers with turnover > ₹20 lakhs (₹10 lakhs in special states). We handle GSTIN, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B filing.

💡

Deduction Optimization

Business expenses, home office, equipment, professional development, health insurance (80D), NPS (80CCD), and all applicable deductions claimed.

Who This Service Is For

Designed for independent earners across every profession

👨‍💻

Freelancers & IT Professionals

Software developers, designers, and digital marketers earning project-based income.

👨‍⚕️

Doctors & Medical Professionals

Private practitioners eligible for Section 44ADA presumptive taxation up to ₹75 lakhs.

⚖️

Lawyers & Legal Professionals

Advocates and legal consultants with professional income eligible under 44ADA.

🏗️

Architects & Engineers

Independent architects, structural engineers, and technical consultants.

📦

Small Business Owners

Traders, retailers, and small manufacturers who qualify for Section 44AD presumptive scheme.

🎨

Creators & Consultants

Content creators, business consultants, coaches, and other service providers.

How It Works

From income review to e-filed return in 4 steps

Income Review

Share your income details — professional fees, business receipts, expenses, and TDS certificates.

Regime & Scheme Selection

We evaluate presumptive vs regular scheme and old vs new regime to identify the optimal approach.

Advance Tax & Deduction Plan

We calculate advance tax instalments and identify all deductions to minimize your tax liability.

E-File ITR-3 or ITR-4

Your return is filed accurately with complete income and expense schedules, then e-verified.

Documents You'll Need

Gather these before we begin your filing

✓ Bank statements for all business/professional income

✓ Form 26AS — TDS deducted by clients

✓ Annual Information Statement (AIS)

✓ Professional fee receipts / invoices issued

✓ GST returns (if registered)

✓ Business expense receipts and bills

✓ Section 80C investment proofs (PPF, ELSS, LIC)

✓ Health insurance premium receipts (80D)

✓ Advance tax challan receipts (if paid)

✓ PAN and Aadhaar for e-verification

Why Choose Tax Genius LLC

🧠

Presumptive Tax Experts

Deep expertise in Sections 44ADA, 44AD, and 44AE to save you from unnecessary bookkeeping.

💰

Maximum Deductions

We identify every eligible expense and deduction to legally minimize your tax outflow.

📅

Advance Tax Management

Proactive advance tax planning so you avoid penalties and year-end cash flow shocks.

🧾

GST Compliance

End-to-end GST registration, invoice setup, and return filing for service providers.

🔒

Audit Protection

Accurate filing reduces scrutiny risk. We flag and resolve any AIS mismatches upfront.

📞

Year-Round Support

Not just at filing time — we advise on quarterly tax planning and GST throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from freelancers and self-employed professionals

What is the difference between Section 44ADA and Section 44AD?

Section 44ADA applies to specified professionals (doctors, lawyers, architects, CAs, engineers, interior designers) with gross receipts up to ₹75 lakhs per year — they declare 50% as profit. Section 44AD applies to small businesses (traders, retailers, contractors) with turnover up to ₹3 crores — they declare 8% as profit (6% for digital receipts). Both schemes eliminate the need for maintaining detailed books of accounts.

Do I need to pay advance tax as a freelancer?

Yes. If your total tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year (after TDS credits), you are required to pay advance tax in 4 instalments: 15% by June 15, 45% by September 15, 75% by December 15, and 100% by March 15. Failure to pay correct advance tax results in interest under Sections 234B and 234C. We calculate and remind you about each installment.

Do I need GST registration as a freelancer?

GST registration is mandatory if your aggregate turnover exceeds ₹20 lakhs in a financial year (₹10 lakhs in special category states). For export of services (working with foreign clients), there is no threshold — you can register voluntarily to claim ITC. Unregistered service providers cannot charge GST from clients, so registration is often needed to work with corporate clients.

Which ITR form should I file — ITR-3 or ITR-4?

If you are opting for Section 44ADA or 44AD presumptive taxation, you file ITR-4 (Sugam) — simpler and quicker. However, if you have capital gains, more than one house property, or choose to declare income under the regular scheme (with expenses), you must file ITR-3, which requires P&L and Balance Sheet. We determine the correct form based on your situation.

Can I claim home office expenses as a deduction?

Under Section 44ADA and 44AD presumptive schemes, you cannot additionally claim individual expenses — the preset percentage already covers all expenses. Under ITR-3 (regular scheme), you can claim a proportionate home office expense if part of your home is exclusively used for business. We help you choose the most tax-efficient approach.

Ready to Sort Your Freelancer Taxes?

Let Tax Genius LLC handle your ITR filing, advance tax, and GST compliance — so you can focus on growing your business.

💼 File My Return 📞 Talk to an Expert