Tax Filing for Consultants & Advisors
ITR, GST and tax planning tailored to consultants & advisors.
Tax filing for Consultants & Advisors
Independent consultants, advisers and technical consultants. Typical income tax route: ITR-3 or ITR-4 (44ADA).
GST position
Consulting services are taxable; exports of services can be zero-rated under LUT.
Practical tax tips
- Maintain contracts, invoices and foreign remittance proofs.
- Plan advance tax each quarter.
- File LUT early for export clients.
Common mistakes
- Mixing Indian and foreign clients without GST analysis
- Unreconciled TDS
How GstMan helps
- ITR preparation and filing with the right form
- Presumptive vs regular books analysis
- GST registration, returns and exports (LUT)
- Advance tax planning and notices
Frequently asked questions
Can consultants claim business expenses?
Under regular books yes; under 44ADA the profit is deemed at 50% of receipts and expenses are not separately claimed.
Can GstMan file my return online?
Yes. We work online: share documents on WhatsApp or email and we prepare, file and share acknowledgement.
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