28 June 2026
ITR Selection: Use ITR-4 for the simple 50% presumptive income method or ITR-3 if you prefer to declare actual expenses and maintain full books of accounts.
Reporting: Declare all earnings under "Profits and Gains of Business or Profession."
Limits: File if your total income exceeds the basic exemption threshold; use the presumptive scheme (44ADA) if receipts are under ₹75 lakh (digital).
Compliance: Track TDS in Form 26AS, pay advance tax if liability >₹10,000, and monitor GST registration requirements if turnover >₹20 lakh.