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GST and Income Tax Laws for individual Youtuber, Youtube income through Google Adsense Ads, memberships, super chats, super thanks, and outside youtube brand promotions etc.
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....ST and Income Tax Laws for individual Youtuber, Youtube income through Google Adsense Ads, memberships, super chats, super thanks, and outside youtube brand promotions etc.<br> Query (Issue) Started By: - manu garg Dated:- 10-5-2025 Last Reply Date:- 15-5-2025 Goods and Services Tax - GST<br>Got 3 Replies<br>GST<br>so here is the thing, i have started doing youtube Gaming a decade ago and now it ....
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....seems like starting well i am getting good amount of views well no income received yet, i got into youtube partner program that will allow me soon to receive different types of incomes directly from youtube and also outside youtube as well. but now i am worried about different taxation like income tax and goods and service tax. please anyone help me understand how can i deal with this and what o....
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....ptions do i have. income received from google adsense advertisements income received from youtube super chats, super thanks, memberships via google adsense income received from outside youtube brand promotions, paid partnership if any in future all i knew was i only needed to pay income tax which was fine but now i am searching on the internet and finding out that i also need to pay GST which ....
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....is concerning because i am an individual and would like to stay as it is. i am not willing to run a business any sooner but if this is the only option then what can i do. i found an article on cleartax which states that upto 20 LPA i can avoid gst registration but as soon as i get above 20 LPA which is the case of the maharashtra, i need to register for a GST. also i found out that i have to pay....
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.... 0% gst if i file LUT which is even more confusing to me. "The purpose of an LUT (Letter of Undertaking) in GST is to allow exporters to ship goods and services internationally without paying Integrated GST (IGST) upfront." i am so worried and confused, please help me simplified and understand. Reply By YAGAY andSUN: The Reply: YouTube Income & Taxes - What You Need to Know (For Indian Creator....
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....s) Since you've started making money (or are about to) from YouTube - through AdSense, super chats, memberships, and even brand deals - it's great that you're thinking ahead about taxes. It might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but here's a simple breakdown of what applies to Indian creators like us, especially if you live in Maharashtra. 1. INCOME TAX - Yes, You Have to Pay It Income tax app....
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....lies to all income, whether it's from a job, freelancing, or YouTube. As a creator, the money you make from AdSense, super chats, and brand deals is treated as business income, even if you're just an individual and not running a company. You'll need to file your taxes every year (usually between April and July), and if your income is high, you may also have to pay advance tax every quarter. ....
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....You may also deduct your expenses. That includes stuff like: * Gaming PC or laptop * Editing software * Mic, webcam, or lights * Broadband and electricity (even partial) * Rent (if you use a room for content creation) * Fees paid to editors or designers So you're not taxed on the full income - only the profit after deducting these expenses. There's also a Presumptive Tax....
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.... scheme (Section 44ADA), where if your total income is under Rs.50 lakhs, you can just declare 50% of it as profit and pay tax only on that. It's easier and helps avoid maintaining detailed accounts. 🧾 2. GST - Only Kicks In After Rs.20 Lakhs Now about GST (Goods and Services Tax) - this is where most people get confused. Here's the deal: * If your total yearly income from YouTube + b....
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....rand deals is under Rs.20 lakhs, you don't need to register for GST. So you're good until you hit that mark. * Once your income crosses Rs.20 lakhs in a financial year, you need to register for GST - even if you're just one person and not a company. But don't panic - even after registering, you might not need to charge or pay GST on most of your income. That's because Google (AdSense, ....
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....YouTube, etc.) is based outside India, and the payments you receive from them are treated as "export of services." Exports are taxed at 0% under GST, but only if you file something called an LUT (Letter of Undertaking). Filing LUT is free, online, and not very complicated. In nut and Shell - * Cross Rs.20L/year? - Register for GST. * Want to avoid paying GST on YouTube....
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.... income? - In case of Export of Service - File LUT. * Still earn from Indian brands? → Charge 18% GST on brand deals inside India. What you need to do Do? Right now: * Track how much you're earning each month. * No GST needed if you stay below Rs.20L/year - just focus on income tax. If you start earning Rs.1.5L-2L/month regularly: * Prepare for GST registratio....
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....n. * File an LUT to avoid GST on foreign payments (like from AdSense). For Income Tax: * Start filing returns if you haven't already. * Consider the 44ADA scheme to keep it simple. * Keep records of your expenses (bills, invoices, receipts). Further Suggestions: * You don't need to open a company - working as an individual is perfectly fine. * It helps to use a separate bank ac....
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....count for all YouTube-related income and expenses. * Once income gets serious, it's a smart move to talk to a CA (chartered accountant) - at least once a year. * If you're getting brand deals from Indian companies in the future, you may need to charge them 18% GST once you're registered. *** Reply By Ganeshan Kalyani: The Reply: GST registration is required when an annual turnover excee....
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....ds Rs.20 lakhs (Rs.10 lakhs for specified states). Reply By Shilpi Jain: The Reply: Yours would most probably be an export of service. Then immediate registration required from Re. 1 revenue as it is an inter-State supply. Apply for an LUT online. Nothing complex. Issue tax invoice without GST.<br> Discussion Forum - Knowledge Sharing ....