Calculate the TDS your client withholds under Section 194J, 194C, 194H or 194I. Free TDS calculator for Indian freelancers and professionals.
Frequently asked
What is the TDS rate for freelancers?
Professional and technical services fall under Section 194J at 10%. Contractors are usually 194C (1% for individuals, 2% for companies), and commission is 194H at 5%.
Is there a threshold below which no TDS applies?
Yes — 194J applies once payments to you cross ₹30,000 in a financial year (per type of service). Below that, no TDS is deducted.
How do I get the TDS back?
It appears in your Form 26AS / AIS against your PAN. When you file your income tax return, it is credited against your total tax liability, and any excess is refunded.
Retainer keeps a running TDS ledger across all your invoices and reconciles it against Form 26AS, so you claim every rupee back. Try Retainer free