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India has 1.5 crore+ freelancers juggling GST compliance, TDS tracking, and ITR filing. Send a photo of any receipt to LessTax — Swiggy, Ola, Flipkart, JioMart, your local stationary shop — and AI organises everything in 2 seconds.

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Receipt #12 processed ✓
27/02/2026Swiggy
Dal Makhani₹249
Butter Naan x2₹98
GST (5%)₹17.35
TOTAL₹364.35
Food Delivery GST extracted ✓
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From photo to Excel in 2 seconds

How it works

Three steps.
Zero paperwork.

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Photograph the receipt

Send a photo of any bill — Swiggy order, Ola ride, Flipkart invoice, petrol pump slip, or any shop receipt — to the Telegram bot. Any format, any language.

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AI reads and structures it

In 2 seconds, computer vision and neural networks extract the merchant, date, total amount, GST component, and expense category. GSTIN detected automatically where present.

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Get your Excel for CA review

Type "excel" and receive your monthly file with all receipts organised. Share directly with your CA for ITR filing or GST return preparation.

The Indian freelancer struggle

₹1,000 crore+ in missed deductions every year — because of lost receipts.

India's 1.5 crore+ freelancers, consultants, and self-employed professionals face a uniquely complex tax environment. Most miss out on legitimate deductions simply because keeping organised records feels impossible.

😊 Mixing personal & business One Swiggy account, one Ola wallet — half personal, half business. ITR time becomes a nightmare.
📄 GST compliance complexity Five GST rates (0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%), monthly/quarterly GSTR filing, ITC reconciliation — all manual.
💵 TDS tracking chaos Multiple clients deducting 10% TDS under Section 194J. Easy to lose track and pay double tax at ITR time.
📅 ITR filing confusion ITR-3 vs ITR-4, Section 44ADA vs Section 44AD, old regime vs new regime — and a March 31 deadline.
📊 No digital records Paper bills piling in a drawer. Section 44AA requires 6-year retention. One flood or move and it's all gone.
⏱ Advance tax deadlines Four deadlines per year (Jun 15, Sep 15, Dec 15, Mar 15) with interest penalties for delays under Section 234C.
GST & income tax compliance

Every deductible expense needs documented proof.

The Income Tax Department and CBDT require receipts for every business expense claim. GST input tax credit claims require valid tax invoices with GSTIN. No receipt? No deduction. LessTax automates the record-keeping.

IN India — GST Valid tax invoice required for every ITC claim. GSTIN, HSN/SAC code, and GST amount must be captured.
AE UAE VAT receipts (5% VAT) required for FTA compliance. Mandatory for all business expense claims.
SG Singapore IRAS requires GST receipts (9% GST) kept for 5 years. Digital records accepted.
AU Australia ATO requires receipts over A$10 kept for 5 years. GST invoices for all BAS claims.
UK United Kingdom HMRC requires receipts for all business expense claims. VAT invoices for VAT-registered businesses.
IN India — Income Tax Section 44AA: 6-year retention of books of accounts. Digital records accepted under IT Act 2000.

Photograph. Save. Deduct. Never lose a receipt again.

What you see in Telegram

Original receipt. Structured data. Excel.

1. Original receipt

SWIGGY
Order #12345678
27/02/2026  20:15
Dal Makhani          249.00
Butter Naan x2        98.00
Delivery charges      30.00
GST @5%               17.35
TOTAL              394.35
Paid via UPI

2. Processed details

| # | Item             | Amount  |
|---|------------------|---------|
| 1 | Dal Makhani      | ₹249.00 |
| 2 | Butter Naan x2   |  ₹98.00 |
| 3 | Delivery charge  |  ₹30.00 |
|   | GST (5%)         |  ₹17.35 |
|   | TOTAL          ₹394.35 |

Category: Food Delivery
GST extracted: ✓

3. Excel row

Date:      27/02/2026
Merchant:  Swiggy
Category:  Food Delivery
Total:     ₹394.35
GST:       ₹17.35
Tax Slab:  5%

→ Exported to Excel ✓
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

Do I need to register for GST as a freelancer in India?

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Yes, if your annual turnover exceeds ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh for North-Eastern and hill states), GST registration is mandatory for services. Even below the threshold, voluntary registration is useful if your clients are GST-registered and need valid tax invoices for input tax credit (ITC) claims.

What is Section 44ADA and how does it help freelancers?

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Section 44ADA is a presumptive taxation scheme for professionals — IT consultants, doctors, lawyers, architects, and others — with gross receipts under ₹75 lakh. You declare 50% of your gross receipts as profit and pay tax on that, without maintaining full books of accounts. This dramatically simplifies ITR-4 filing and eliminates the need for complex expense accounting.

How does TDS work for freelancers and how do I track it?

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Clients deduct TDS before paying you — 10% under Section 194J for professional services, 1-2% under Section 194C for contract work. At year-end, you receive Form 16A showing all TDS deducted. You claim this as tax credit in your ITR. LessTax helps you track all your business expenses so you know exactly what additional deductions to claim beyond the TDS already paid.

Which ITR form should I file as a freelancer?

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Use ITR-4 (Sugam) if you opt for Section 44ADA or Section 44AD presumptive taxation and your turnover is within the limit. Use ITR-3 if your professional income exceeds ₹75 lakh, if you have capital gains, or if you choose not to use presumptive taxation. If you are salaried with freelance side income, you generally file ITR-3.

Can LessTax read Hindi and regional language receipts?

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Yes. LessTax uses advanced AI vision to read receipts in Hindi (Devanagari script), Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and 50+ languages in total. Physical shop receipts, digital invoices, PDF bills from Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, Flipkart, Amazon India — all are supported.

What are the advance tax due dates for FY 2025-26?

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If your tax liability exceeds ₹10,000, you must pay advance tax: 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December, and 100% by 15 March. Under Section 44ADA presumptive taxation, you can pay the entire amount by 15 March in one instalment. Missing deadlines attracts interest under Sections 234B and 234C.

How long must I keep business receipts in India?

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Under Section 44AA, specified professionals must retain books of accounts for 6 years from the end of the relevant assessment year. Digital records are valid under the IT Act 2000. LessTax automatically archives all your receipts in searchable monthly Excel files, making 6-year compliance effortless.

Is LessTax free?

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Yes, LessTax is 100% free during the beta period with unlimited receipts. No credit card required. Just open Telegram and search for @LessTaxBot to start. Affordable pricing will be announced after the beta ends.