Freelancer / Contractor Tax Calculator India
Estimate what you could get back as a freelancer / contractor in India. Applies India marginal rates. Free, and no sign-up.
What freelancer / contractors can claim in India
- Home office
- Laptop and software
- Accounting and invoicing tools
- Insurance
- Marketing and website
Indian salary income has no work-expense deduction mechanism under either the new or the old regime — you receive a flat standard deduction instead. Self-employed people and professionals CAN deduct apportioned home office and vehicle costs, and can do so under both regimes: the new regime disallows the personal 80-series reliefs, not ordinary business expenditure. India prescribes no per-kilometre or per-square-foot rate.
You can only claim the work-related portion, you must have spent the money yourself without reimbursement, and you need a record to prove it.
Frequently asked questions
What can a freelancer / contractor claim on tax in India?
Commonly claimed deductions include home office, laptop and software, accounting and invoicing tools, insurance. Indian salary income has no work-expense deduction mechanism under either the new or the old regime — you receive a flat standard deduction instead. Self-employed people and professionals CAN deduct apportioned home office and vehicle costs, and can do so under both regimes: the new regime disallows the personal 80-series reliefs, not ordinary business expenditure. India prescribes no per-kilometre or per-square-foot rate.
How much tax does a freelancer / contractor pay in India?
It depends on your income. The calculator applies India marginal rates.
Do I need to sign up to use this calculator?
No. This calculator is completely free and requires no account. Nothing you enter is saved.
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