Tax Reality for Digital Creators and App Developers
Tax Reality for Digital Creators and App Developers Many digital creators believe money earned from apps, online ads, or digital products escapes income tax. Tax authorities treat this revenue as taxable income from a business or profession under Section 28 of the Income Tax Act. Tax Compliance Steps for Digital Earnings: Classify the Income Revenue from Google AdSense, YouTube monetization, app store sales, or ebook downloads qualifies as profits and gains from business or profession. Track Total Receipts If total turnover stays under 75 lakh rupees for professionals or 2 crore rupees for businesses, taxpayers can opt for the presumptive taxation scheme under Section 44ADA or Section 44AD. This reduces record-keeping requirements by declaring a fixed percentage of gross receipts as net profit. Claim Valid Deductions Taxpayers choosing regular taxation can deduct legitimate business expenses. Deductible items include internet charges, software subscriptions, payment gateway fees,...