The DashX Journal

Ideas, insights, and stories shaping the future of digital payments.

September 15, 2026 · 9 min read

Section 44ADA Tax Guide for Indian Freelancers (2026)

Section 44ADA lets eligible Indian freelancers declare 50% of gross receipts as income. Learn who qualifies, the ₹75 lakh limit, and what to keep.

Dhruv GeraFounder @DashxHQ

August 5, 2026 · 8 min read

How Indian Freelancers Accept USDT/USDC payments & Stay 100% Tax Compliant

A practical guide for Indian freelancers receiving USDT or USDC from overseas clients, covering compliant payment collection, foreign remittances, e-FIRAs, RBI purpose codes, GST exports and the documentation needed to support your cross-border income.

Vedant UtageCo-Founder @DashxHQ

Purpose Code Mapping & Unlocking Section 44ADA Across All Freelance Professions

Section 44ADA and zero-rated GST exports aren't limited to software developers. Learn how UI/UX designers, digital marketers, management consultants, copywriters, legal advisors and other professionals use RBI Purpose Codes to classify export payments, obtain e-FIRAs and stay compliant.

Vedant UtageCo-Founder @DashxHQ

August 17, 2026 · 10 min read

Presumptive Taxation for Freelancers Accepting Global Payments: The Complete Compliance Guide

Learn how Indian freelancers receiving USD, EUR or stablecoin payments can navigate Section 44ADA, maintain a clear foreign-remittance audit trail, reconcile e-FIRAs with tax records, and manage GST and income-tax compliance when serving international clients.

Vedant UtageCo-Founder @DashxHQ

August 17, 2026 · 12 min read