Deductions are allowed in freelance income only for local service providers. If you’re exporting services outside Pakistan, you’re not allowed for any deductions. To minimize your freelance tax liability, it’s essential to understand the available deductions from freelance income in Pakistan. Some common website deductions in freelance income include:
Professional expenses: Costs related to your work, such as software licenses, internet fees, and office supplies.
Travel expenses: Expenses incurred for business travel, including airfare and accommodation.
Health insurance premiums: Payments made for health insurance coverage.
Donations to approved charitable organizations.
Other Expenses: Other expenses incurred for running the business like salaries, rent, utilities bills etc as discussed in deductions allowed in business income.