What a UI/UX designer pays at different income levels for TY 2026-27, which expenses count, and how TDS, GST and presumptive tax apply.
Quick answer
A UI/UX designer with ₹14 lakh of yearly receipts and about 12% in business expenses pays roughly ₹33,280 in income tax for TY 2026-27 under the better regime: about 2.4% of receipts. Income is taxed as business or professional income at slab rates.
| Early career | Established | Top earner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly receipts | ₹4,00,000 | ₹14,00,000 | ₹40,00,000 |
| Expenses (~12%) | ₹48,000 | ₹1,68,000 | ₹4,80,000 |
| Tax: new regime | ₹0 | ₹33,280 | ₹6,61,440 |
| Tax: old regime (no deductions) | ₹0 | ₹1,89,380 | ₹9,03,240 |
| Tax with presumptive (58) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| GST registration | Not yet | Not yet | Required |
Estimates for Tax Year 2026-27 · Income-tax Act, 2025. Residents, no other income or deductions. Presumptive column uses section 58 (eligibility debated, see below).
Calculate your own taxPresumptive eligibility is debated
UI/UX work for software products is sometimes treated as information technology (a notified 44ADA profession), but this is not settled. Confirm with a CA.
Compare presumptive vs actualIndian clients usually deduct 10% u/s 194J. Some deduct 2% as technical services.
Export of design services is zero-rated. Register once turnover crosses ₹20 lakh, including exports.
Only with regular books, not under presumptive taxation.
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