Goods and Services Tax is an indirect tax in India applicable to the supply of goods and services within and outside India. It was introduced in 2017 to replace the indirect taxes levied by central and state governments separately, resulting in double taxation.  While GST was introduced to simplify indirect taxation, GST for freelancers has been somewhat confusing.  Here’s everything about GST you should know as a freelancer in India.   Definition of a freelancer under GST   There is no separate definition of a freelancer under the GST Act. Any person who provides services ..read more

Tax season can be extremely stressful for anyone, especially for freelancers in India. You need to compile all of your yearly invoices, put them together sequentially, and then figure out the way to accurately file ITR according to your tax slab.  But did you know as a full-time freelancer you only need to pay taxes over 50% of your income?  There are a lot of nuances to income tax for freelancers in India. And the only way to take advantage of all the tax exemptions is by educating yourself about it. In this article, we discuss how to file freelance income tax returns without bang ..read more

Finding and enrolling in the best creative writing courses in India has been more difficult than I thought. At least it used to be, seven years ago when I had just dived into freelance writing. I wanted to hone my skills and practice fiction writing too, which is when I started looking for creative writing courses online.  For a while, I even considered getting an MA in creative writing in India. But as many working professionals like me will agree — there is simply not enough time.  I was initially more inclined towards classroom courses since those would help me get out of the ho ..read more

Creating your first freelance invoice can be challenging and confusing at the same time. What’s the best freelance invoice format? What should you include in an invoice as a freelancer? When should you send the invoice to ensure you can get paid for your hard work as quickly as possible?   It can be tempting to just open a Word document and create an invoice from scratch. But, there are too many disadvantages of creating invoices from scratch, starting with how much time it takes. It can also become difficult for you to track down previous invoices and pending payments. Most importantly ..read more

If you’re looking for a part-time or full-time job which only requires work from home, exploring transcription jobs is a great way to start. Transcription jobs are just like any other freelancing job and I actually find them quite similar to freelance writing. You get a high level of flexibility and choice of projects. It essentially includes listening to audio/video files and turning the speech into written text form. That means, you only need knowledge about the language you are transcribing to apply for transcribing jobs. There is no prior skill or experience required in most cases. The ..read more

So, you are a new freelance content writer? You have no idea how to even get started, what to do first, or how to find online writing jobs. You know you have the skills and the interest to get into content writing, but you just aren’t sure where to find your first freelance writing job to get the ball rolling. Well, you have arrived at the perfect place. As someone who has been freelance writing for more than 7 years, I have learned a lot about where to find genuine and high paying content writing jobs. But before you even start applying for content writing projects, it’s important to know w ..read more

Freelancing was already gaining momentum steadily in the last decade, but the sudden pandemic that forced people to work from home has further pushed more people and organizations to try out freelancing at least in some form. The freelance statistics for 2021 depict the same:   Freelance jobs postings increased by over 41 percent in the second half of 2020 as companies realised they couldn’t hire full-time employees anytime soon[1] 36 percent of Gen Z freelancers started out right around the onset of the pandemic[1] 32 percent of freelancers state that their demand actually increased due ..read more

Wondering how to become a freelance writer and find high paying jobs? You have reached the right place. I have been into freelance writing for over 6+ years (even before work from home was considered cool), and throughout this time, I have learned a lot about what it takes to be a good content writer and find high paying writing jobs. If you are someone like me who has a love for writing and want to turn your hobby into an actual career that can pay your bills freelance writing is one the best options. When I started out as a freelance content writer in 2015, I had little to no knowledge abou ..read more

One of the most common questions I get asked is — How to become a freelance writer with no experience at all? And honestly, I don’t know how to answer it in a single sentence because there is just so much that goes into freelancing.  The first step towards becoming a freelance writer is understanding what it really entails and if it is truly something that interests you. If you only want to become a freelance writer because it allows you to work remotely, then there are so many other easier work from home jobs that you can consider which can guarantee you a quicker and steadier pay.  ..read more

Finding the best content writing courses online can help you refine your writing skills and serve as a stepping stone for you to become a successful content writer. I have been writing online since college, which meant, I had enough experience to build a portfolio and I didn’t need a content writing certification to showcase my skills. But if you are new to freelancing and you have been looking for content writing jobs, then enrolling in a course can immensely help you. I did an in-depth article about the best creative writing courses in India but most of those courses required students to att ..read more