Quick Summary: Irregular Income Budgeter (FY 2026-27)

Freelancers and consultants must budget based on income floors rather than averages. For FY 2026-27, establish a 'Buffer Account' containing 3 months of essential expenses to smooth out volatile invoice cycles and automatically reserve 30% for tax liabilities.

How to use the Irregular Income Budgeter (FY 2026-27)

  1. Input monthly revenue history

    Enter your invoice collections or gross receipts for each of the last 6 months.

  2. Set fixed monthly commitments

    List rent, EMIs, grocery bills, and key insurance premiums that must be paid.

  3. Determine safe-to-spend limit

    View your recommended baseline monthly budget and tax buffer allocations u/s 44ADA.

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