PAN, TDS & link earnings: taxes for creators
Link income is income. This guide covers PAN thresholds, TDS basics for creators, GST-when-applicable and the filing habits that keep you clean as payouts scale.
The practical rules
- Link earnings are taxable income under Indian law.
- Platforms may apply TDS once thresholds are crossed - always provide accurate PAN details.
- Track monthly statements - the dashboard export is audit-grade.
- GST generally applies only when turnover crosses the services threshold - confirm with a CA.
Filing habits that save you
Record each UPI payout with a dated screenshot and the playlist that earned it. Keep a one-line note per month in case questions come later. Business expenses (like small promo boosts in other chats) often offset income and are worth tracking too, so keep the receipts folder alongside payouts.
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