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How can freelancers claim rent, electricity tax deductions while WFH?

short by Sourav Kumar / on Sunday, 27 September, 2026
The professionals who work from home as salaried employees may not claim expenses for internet and electricity, while freelancers can claim them if the expenses are directly related to their work. They may opt for presumptive taxation, under which 50% of their gross receipts is treated as income. Alternatively, they need to maintain proper documentation of receipts and invoices.
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