Tax for Instagram, WhatsApp & Social Sellers
Sellers who sell through social media, links and UPI
- 1AssessGST and tax position checked.
- 2Set upInvoices and records organised.
- 3FileReturns filed on time.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Tax for Instagram, WhatsApp & Social Sellers
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Selling through Instagram, WhatsApp or payment links is a business like any other. GST registration is needed once turnover crosses ₹40 lakh for goods (₹20 lakh for services), or from the start for inter-state sales of goods. Income is taxed as business income — small sellers can use presumptive taxation under Section 44AD (6% of digital receipts) — and UPI and gateway receipts are increasingly visible in the tax department's data.
Social sellers usually ship across states, which can make GST registration mandatory even at small sizes for goods. Services such as coaching or design work have a higher threshold for inter-state supplies.
We help decide on registration, set up simple invoicing and bookkeeping, and file ITR-4 under presumptive taxation where it fits.
| GST threshold | ₹40 lakh goods / ₹20 lakh services |
|---|---|
| Inter-state goods | Registration needed regardless of turnover |
| Income tax | Business income; 44AD at 6% of digital receipts |
| Form | ITR-4 (presumptive) or ITR-3 |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Home bakers, boutiques and resellers on social media
- Creators selling merchandise
- Coaches and freelancers selling via links
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- GST applicability review
- Invoicing and bookkeeping setup
- ITR filing
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
GST and tax position checked.
Invoices and records organised.
Returns filed on time.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
