Invoice Total Calculator

Build an invoice total: subtotal, optional discount, GST, and the TDS your client will withhold — so you know exactly what will land in your account.

How it works

Your client pays the full invoice including GST, then withholds TDS on the pre-GST amount and remits it to the government on your behalf. So the money that reaches your account is the total minus the TDS — a figure a lot of freelancers get surprised by. You claim that TDS back when you file.

Frequently asked

Is TDS deducted on the GST amount too?
No. TDS is computed on the taxable value before GST. GST is not income, so it is not withheld against.
Why do I receive less than my invoice total?
Because the client withholds TDS (often 10% under 194J) and pays it to the government against your PAN. You reclaim it when you file your return — it is a prepayment of your tax, not a loss.

Retainer shows the "you actually receive" figure on every invoice, GST and TDS included, before you send it. Try Retainer free