Tax planning
Freelancer return with foreign clients, Sec 44ADA
- If you earn from foreign clients, your fees are taxable in India.
- Deadline: AY 2026-27: due 31 August 2026 for non-audit business and professional income (passed). Belated return up to 31 December 2026. Form 67 for foreign tax credit by the end of the assessment year (31 March 2027).
- Done in 2 to 3 working days after receipts and FIRAs
- Prepared by your Savvy, checked by a CA
- Invoices and client list
- Is your work a specified profession under Sec 44AA
- Convert each receipt to rupees at the SBI telegraphic transfer buying rate for the relevant date
- Receipts register in rupees with FIRA match
Freelancer return with foreign…
AY 2026-27: due 31 August 2026…
- IWhat we need from you8 documents
- DQuestions for you6 questions
- FForms5 steps
- DWhat you getReceipts register in…
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If you earn from foreign clients, your fees are taxable in India. Under Sec 44ADA you can pay tax on 50% of receipts without books. We convert receipts to rupees, check the form you need (ITR-4 or ITR-3), handle foreign accounts and tax credits, and file on time.
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₹2,999
₹2,999 + ₹539.82 GST = ₹3,538.82
Yearly. Delivered in 2 to 3 working days after receipts and FIRAs. Due: AY 2026-27: due 31 August 2026 for non-audit business and professional income (passed). Belated return up to 31 December 2026. Form 67 for foreign tax credit by the end of the assessment year (31 March 2027).
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