Freelancer & Consultant Tax Calculator.
For Indian software engineers, remote contractors, tech consultants, and agency owners billing Indian or overseas clients.
Export of services with Letter of Undertaking (LUT) is zero-rated under GST.
Only 50% of revenue is taxed. No expense receipts needed.
Effective tax is only 3.5% of total revenue.
Net bank balance retained after all tax TDS/Advance tax.
Key Rules for Section 44ADA Presumptive Taxation.
Eligible Professions
Applies to IT/Software professionals, technical consultants, engineers, architects, lawyers, medical practitioners, chartered accountants, and interior decorators.
Gross Invoicing Limit
Maximum gross receipts limit is ₹75 Lakhs per financial year (provided cash receipts do not exceed 5% of total receipts; otherwise ₹50 Lakhs).
Zero Bookkeeping & Audit Exemption
You are NOT required to maintain detailed books of accounts under Section 44AA or undergo tax audit under Section 44AB, provided profit declared is ≥ 50%.
GST Letter of Undertaking (LUT)
If you bill clients in the US, Europe, or other foreign countries in foreign currency, you can file a simple GST LUT annually to export services at 0% GST.
Frequently Asked Questions about Indian In-Hand Salary.
Clear answers to common questions on CTC structure, take-home calculations, Budget 2024 tax slabs, and Section 87A rebate rules.
How is in hand salary calculated from CTC in India?
In Hand Salary (or net take-home pay) is calculated by subtracting statutory deductions and income tax from your Gross Salary. The formula is: Net In Hand Salary = Gross Salary − (Employee Provident Fund + Professional Tax + Monthly TDS Income Tax). Gross Salary itself is Cost to Company (CTC) minus employer-side benefits like Employer EPF (12%) and Gratuity provision (~4.81% of basic).
Why is ₹7.75 Lakhs salary 100% Tax-Free under the New Tax Regime (FY 2025-26 & 26-27)?
Under Budget 2024 (Section 115BAC), salaried employees receive a flat ₹75,000 Standard Deduction. For a gross salary of ₹7,75,000, subtracting ₹75,000 leaves exactly ₹7,00,000 in net taxable income. Under Section 87A, taxable income up to ₹7,00,000 receives a full 100% rebate (up to ₹25,000), reducing total income tax liability to ₹0.
What is the monthly in hand salary for 4 LPA, 4.5 LPA, 6 LPA, 10 LPA, 12 LPA, and 18 LPA packages?
Based on standard corporate 50% basic salary structures and the New Tax Regime:
• 4 LPA: ~₹30,800/month (₹0 tax)
• 4.5 LPA: ~₹34,800/month (₹0 tax)
• 6 LPA: ~₹46,200/month (₹0 tax)
• 10 LPA: ~₹72,800/month (~₹3,900/mo tax)
• 12 LPA: ~₹86,400/month (~₹6,500/mo tax)
• 18 LPA: ~₹1,24,500/month (~₹16,250/mo tax).
How does Section 87A Marginal Relief protect taxpayers earning just above ₹7 Lakhs?
Without marginal relief, earning ₹7,00,100 would cause you to lose the entire ₹25,000 rebate and pay ₹20,015 in tax for just ₹100 extra income. Section 115BAC marginal relief guarantees that the total tax payable cannot exceed the excess amount earned over ₹7,00,000. For example, on a taxable income of ₹7,05,000, your tax is capped at exactly ₹5,000 plus cess.
What is the difference between New Tax Regime and Old Tax Regime, and which is better?
The New Tax Regime offers lower, wider slab rates and a higher standard deduction (₹75,000) with zero documentation or investment proofs. The Old Tax Regime allows extensive exemptions including Section 80C (₹1.5L), 80D (₹75k), 80CCD(1B) NPS (₹50k), Section 24 Home Loan Interest (₹2L), and Section 10(13A) HRA. The Old Regime is better only if your total eligible deductions exceed ~₹3.75 Lakhs to ₹4.25 Lakhs per year.
How is Section 10(13A) HRA (House Rent Allowance) exemption calculated?
HRA exemption is calculated as the lowest of three statutory limits: (1) Actual HRA received from employer, (2) Actual rent paid minus 10% of Basic Salary, or (3) 50% of Basic Salary for metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai) or 40% for non-metro cities. HRA exemption is exclusively available under the Old Tax Regime.
What is the EPF statutory ceiling cap (₹1,800/month) vs uncapped 12% contribution?
By EPFO statutory rules, the mandatory minimum EPF contribution is 12% of basic salary capped at ₹15,000/month basic (equaling ₹1,800/month employee + ₹1,800/month employer). Some employers allow capping PF at ₹1,800/month to increase monthly in-hand take-home cash flow, whereas tech companies generally deduct a full 12% on uncapped basic pay for retirement accumulation.
When is Gratuity payable and how is the 15/26 statutory formula calculated?
Gratuity is a statutory terminal benefit under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, payable when an employee completes 5 or more continuous years of service upon resignation or retirement. The statutory formula is: (15 / 26) × Last Drawn Basic Salary × Number of Completed Years of Service. Companies typically budget ~4.81% of basic salary inside your CTC.
What tax deductions can I claim under Section 80C, 80D, and 80CCD(1B) NPS?
Under the Old Tax Regime:
• Section 80C (Max ₹1,50,000): EPF, PPF, ELSS mutual funds, life insurance, principal home loan repayment, SSY.
• Section 80D (Max ₹25,000–₹1,00,000): Health insurance premiums for self & family (₹25k) and senior citizen parents (₹50k).
• Section 80CCD(1B) (Max ₹50,000): Voluntary National Pension System (NPS) Tier-1 contribution over and above the ₹1.5L 80C limit.
How are annual variable bonuses, joining bonuses, and RSUs/ESOPs taxed in India?
Variable bonuses and joining bonuses are treated as regular salary income and taxed at your marginal slab rate via TDS in the month they are credited. RSUs/ESOPs are taxed in two stages: (1) At Vesting: Fair Market Value (FMV) is taxed as perquisite salary income, (2) At Sale: Capital gains tax applies on the difference between sale price and vesting FMV.
How does Section 44ADA presumptive taxation work for software freelancers and contractors?
Section 44ADA allows eligible professionals (software developers, designers, technical consultants) with gross receipts up to ₹75 Lakhs to declare only 50% of gross revenue as taxable profit. The remaining 50% is treated as business expenses with zero book-keeping or mandatory CA audits required.
How does state-wise Professional Tax (PT) affect monthly take-home pay across India?
Professional Tax is deducted monthly by employers based on your work state:
• Karnataka (Bengaluru): ₹200/month (₹2,400/year)
• Maharashtra (Mumbai/Pune): ₹200/month (₹300 in Feb = ₹2,500/year)
• Telangana (Hyderabad) & AP: ₹200/month (₹2,400/year)
• Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat: Tiered slabs
• Delhi, Haryana (Gurugram), Rajasthan: ₹0 (No PT levied).
Is any of my salary or compensation data stored on inHander servers?
No. inHander.com operates with a 100% client-side privacy architecture. All tax algorithms and payslip generators run purely in your browser memory via JavaScript. No salary amounts, employer names, or tax deduction figures are ever logged, tracked, or transmitted to any server.