Freelancer Tax Hacks
medium
low risk
Annual
1 min read
Updated October 2025
Equipment Depreciation
Claim 33.33% annual depreciation on equipment
Potential Savings
₹30,000-1 lakh over 3 years
Time Required
Annual
Complexity
medium
Legal Status
fully legal
Applicable to:
Freelancer not using 44ADA
What is This Hack?
Claim 33.33% depreciation annually on laptops, cameras, equipment over 3 years if maintaining actual books instead of presumptive taxation
Key Benefits
- Potential savings: ₹30,000-1 lakh over 3 years
- Implementation time: Annual
- Legal status: fully legal
- Risk level: low
Related Topics
freelancer
depreciation
equipment
deduction