Calculate TDS on professional fees, contractor payments, rent & more. Know exactly how much TDS will be deducted from your freelance income.
Freelancers, consultants, developers, designers
Single payment or invoice amount
Normal TDS rate applies
Most freelance payments fall under Section 194J with 10% TDS. Always submit your PAN to avoid 20% TDS deduction.
₹1,00,000
Before TDS
₹10,000
@ 10%
₹90,000
You receive
Annual Gross Income
₹12,00,000
Annual TDS Deducted
₹1,20,000
💡 TDS is adjustable against your final tax liability. Check Form 26AS to verify TDS credits.
| Section | Nature | Rate | Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
194J | Professional/Technical Services | 10% | ₹50,000 |
194C | Contractor Payments | 1% | ₹30,000 |
194H | Commission/Brokerage | 2% | ₹20,000 |
194O | E-commerce Payments | 0.1% | ₹5,00,000 |
194A | Interest (Other than Securities) | 10% | ₹50,000 |
194I | Rent | 10% | ₹6,00,000 |
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Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is a method of collecting income tax in India where the payer deducts tax at the time of making payment. For freelancers, TDS is typically deducted by clients when paying for services.
Most freelance payments fall under Section 194J which covers professional and technical services. The TDS rate is 10% if the payment exceeds ₹30,000 in a financial year.
If you don't submit your PAN to the payer, TDS will be deducted at 20% instead of the normal rate. Always ensure your PAN is on file with all clients to avoid higher TDS deduction.
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