[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-settings":3,"posts-side-hustle-income-is-up-but-tax-planning-is-still-ignored":14,"nav-primary":34,"nav-footer":108},{"settings":4,"turnstileSiteKey":12,"turnstileEnabled":13},{"active_theme":5,"footer_text":6,"org_email":7,"org_phone":8,"site_title":9,"social_instagram":10,"social_linkedin":11},"theme1","Dhiraa SkillDev Foundation is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and transparent financial environment and ecosystem through its programs and platforms. Make Indians Financially Fit.","contact@dhiraa.org","+91 9820210441","Dhiraa SkillDev Foundation","https:\u002F\u002Finstagram.com\u002Fdhiraa_skilldev_foundation","https:\u002F\u002Flinkedin.com\u002Fcompany\u002Fdhiraaskilldev\u002F","0x4AAAAAAEbyQ3LLoiM8rXsl",true,{"content":15,"version":27,"blocks":33},{"id":16,"type":17,"blockType":18,"slug":19,"title":20,"status":21,"excerpt":22,"featuredMediaId":18,"authorId":18,"publishedAt":23,"currentVersionId":24,"versionOverrideId":18,"createdAt":25,"updatedAt":26},69,"post",null,"side-hustle-income-is-up-but-tax-planning-is-still-ignored","Side Hustle Income Is Up — But Tax Planning Is Still Ignored","published","Side Hustle Income Growth in India Side hustle income and gig work earnings have grown noticeably in India as more people take on freelance work, online gigs, content creation, consulting, teaching an…","2026-04-08T12:15:44.000Z",212,"2026-08-17T10:29:12.753Z","2026-08-20T07:01:24.294Z",{"id":24,"contentId":16,"versionLabel":28,"versionDate":29,"versionSeq":30,"bodyHtml":31,"fieldsJson":18,"metaTitle":18,"metaDescription":18,"createdById":18,"createdAt":32},"20260820-00001","2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z",1,"\u003Cp>Side Hustle Income Growth in India\u003Cspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Side hustle income and gig work earnings have grown noticeably in India as more people take on freelance work, online gigs, content creation, consulting, teaching and similar income streams outside formal employment. The rapid expansion of the gig economy means multiple income sources beyond a single salary are becoming  increasingly common.  But tax planning for these earnings remains overlooked. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incometax.gov.in\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan>https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incometax.gov.in\u002F\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why Tax Planning for Side Hustle Income Is Often Ignored\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perception of Extra Earnings as “Informal”\u003Cspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Many assume that side income, especially if received through digital wallets or informal channels, does not require reporting. Digital transaction reporting systems such as AIS (Annual Information Statement) and TIS mean the tax department already receives information from multiple platforms, making unreported side income risky. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incometax.gov.in\u002Fiec\u002Ffoportal\u002Fhelp\u002F44ada\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan>https:\u002F\u002Fwww.incometax.gov.in\u002Fiec\u002Ffoportal\u002Fhelp\u002F44ada\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taxability of Side Hustle Income\u003Cspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fspan>Income earned from freelance work, gig jobs, independent projects or digital services is treated under Indian law as “Profits and Gains from Business or Profession”\u003Cspan> rather than salary income. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current Tax Structure Trends (New Regime & Budget Expectations)\u003Cspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fspan>Income up to ₹12 lakh per year has been made effectively tax-free\u003Cspan> due to rebate and slab adjustments (includes all forms of income). \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deductions and Expenses\u003Cspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Self-employed individuals can reduce taxable income by claiming legitimate business expenses such as direct costs for tools, software, travel for work, internet charges, and a portion of home office costs. Tracking receipts is crucial. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maintain Records Consistently\u003Cspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Track all receipts, invoices and payments throughout the year. This makes it easier to calculate net income, report earnings correctly, and claim legitimate deductions.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Track TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)\u003Cspan>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan>Clients may deduct TDS on professional payments. 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