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Income TaxVerified on 2026-06-12

Common ITR Mistakes Freelancers Make

Avoid penalties and search audits by correcting these 5 frequent filing errors.

By Ranjeet KumarReviewed by CA S. Sharma (Partner)Updated 2026-06-12

Common ITR Mistakes Freelancers Make

Tax compliance for self-employed individuals requires care to prevent audits.

5 Common Errors: 1. **Selecting the Wrong ITR Form**: Filing Form ITR-1 instead of ITR-3 or ITR-4. 2. **Ignoring AIS Mismatches**: Failing to match reported receipts with Form 26AS. 3. **Not paying Advance Tax**: Forgetting to pay quarterly interest installments. 4. **Claiming unsupported deductions**: Claiming personal expenses as business costs.


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