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Income TaxVerified on 2026-06-12

ITR Filing Checklist for Salaried People with Freelance Income

How to report side-hustle or freelance income along with your regular salary in your ITR.

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

ITR Filing for Salaried with Side Freelance Income

If you have a regular job but also do freelance work, you cannot file using simple Form ITR-1.

Rules & Form selection: - You must file using **ITR-3** or **ITR-4**. - Declare salary from Form 16 under 'Income from Salary'. - Declare freelance income under 'Profits and Gains from Business or Profession'. You can claim expenses or opt for presumptive taxation under Section 44ADA.

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