ITR Filing 2025, Aug. 9 -- As the ITR 2025 filing season is approaching, many freelancers and consultants are uncertain about how their income is taxed differently from salaried employees.

The key differences lie not only in the type of ITR form to be used but also in how income is calculated, the deductions that can be claimed, and the deadlines for filing.

White filing ITR, it's important to note that salaried income is taxed under the head "Salaries", whereas freelance or consultancy income is taxed under "Profits and Gains of Business or Profession." This classification determines what deductions you can claim and how you maintain records.

While salaried individuals often rely on their employer-provided Form 16, freelancers must fo...