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What is Section 44ADA and how does it help freelancers?

Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act lets professionals (including many freelancers) declare 50% of their gross receipts as taxable profit without maintaining detailed books of account, provided receipts are under Rs 75 lakh (with at least 95% received digitally). This "presumptive taxation" scheme significantly simplifies tax filing for freelance professionals.
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