GST and income tax for freelancers

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So i have some doubts regarding my freelance income and the tax and gst on it.

  1. If i file under section 44ada , the thing is if i have income of 40lakh and i file tax on 20lakh (50%) than how can i justify if i invested around 16lakh in stocks and suppose 8 lakh i payed for the prepayment amount of my home loan .. than its almost like i am spending 22 lakhs where i payed tax on 20 lakh only .. so what should be done here and if i suppose do 16lakh in stock and 8lakh i do a fd .. still its the same thing 
  2. Also i have 3 payment sources so in gst how to show all these .. 1st payment i get directly in m bank account , 2nd i get in a online portal which does local offramp and then i offramp it to my bank and same for 3rd .. but how do i show this exactly in my gst returns and do i need to file return eveymonth with 0 gst as all are export of goods
  3. Do i need to file for a lut number and then attach that lut number in all of my next invoices now that i got a gst number ? like is this step required
  4. is firc required ? do i need to maintain files for firc ?
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quite a few questions here! Let's break them down:

1. Taxation: Filing under Section 44ADA, you've shown income of ₹20 lakhs (50% of ₹40 lakhs). To justify the remaining amount: - Investments in stocks (₹16 lakhs): Claim as a capital gain exemption (if long-term) or show as an investment expense. - Home loan prepayment (₹8 lakhs): Claim as a deduction under Section 80C. 

2. GST: - Multiple payment sources: Show each payment source separately in your GST returns, mentioning the respective amounts and dates. - Export of goods: File GST returns monthly, even if it's a zero return (if no GST is applicable). - LUT (Letter of Undertaking) number: Required if you're exporting goods/services without paying GST. Attach the LUT number to your invoices. - FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate): Not required for GST purposes, but necessary for foreign remittances.

 3. GST returns: - File GSTR-1 (details of outward supplies) and GSTR-3B (summary of outward supplies and input tax credit). - Mention all payment sources and amounts in GSTR-1.

4. Other queries: - FD (Fixed Deposit): Show as a savings instrument, not related to business income. - Investment in stocks: Show as a capital gain exemption or investment expense. 

Please consult a chartered accountant or tax professional to ensure accurate compliance with tax and GST regulations. 

They can help you with: - Accurate reporting in tax and GST returns - Claiming deductions and exemptions - Maintaining necessary documents (e.g., FIRC, if required) - 

Ensuring compliance with GST regulations Remember, it's always best to consult a professional for personalized guidance on your specific situation.

  1. home loan is under brother name , i am just doing prepayments .. also i am following new tax regime so cant do the Section 80C. Also my point is different , i was asking that if i show 20lakh as my income and i am spending for example like 24 lakh on doing stock investment than is it correct to still show 20 lakh as income in section 44ada ? cause if income is 20 lakh then how am i spending 24 lakh on investment 
  2. Also for the registering LUT can i give my brother and my friend name as witness will that be ok?


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