Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) as a freelancer? You might be wondering if you need a payslip—especially if you’re used to traditional employment where payslips are a staple during tax season.
Let’s clear things up.
Q: Is a Payslip Required When Filing an Income Tax Return (ITR)?
✅ A: No, a payslip is NOT required.
Freelancers, self-employed individuals, and professionals don’t issue or receive payslips. Instead, you’re required to report your actual gross income per quarter based on your own records—like invoices, receipts, or payment summaries from clients or platforms.
What Do You Need Instead?
Here’s what freelancers typically need to file their ITR:
- 📄 Record of Total Income per Quarter
Keep a log of your payments received—this can come from bank statements, invoicing apps, or transaction summaries from platforms like PayPal, Payoneer, or GCash. - 🧾 Receipts or Payment Confirmations
Although not submitted with your ITR, these help support the figures you declare and are helpful in case of audit. - 📊 Accurate Summary of Annual Earnings
Before filing, total your quarterly incomes to arrive at your annual gross income.
No payslip needed—just clear and accurate records of what you earned.
💻 How Do Freelancers File Their ITR?
You file your ITR through eBIRForms, the official tax filing software from the BIR.
Here’s what you need to know:
👉 eBIRForms is Windows-only.
👉 Download from the BIR website.
Make sure you’re downloading the latest version for the current filing year.
👉 Form 1701A is used if you chose the 8% income tax rate.
👉 Form 1701 is used for the graduated income tax rate with allowable deductions.
If you’re not sure which form applies to you, check our guides or consult with a tax professional before submitting.
Want to File with Confidence?
You don’t need a payslip to file your ITR—but you do need clarity and confidence. Good thing, we’ve got you covered with tools and resources tailored just for freelancers.
📣 Make Tax Filing Easy for You
Download our Ultimate DIY BIR Tax Compliance Guide, try our Freelancer Income Tax Calculator, and schedule your Free Tax Consultation Call to take the next step toward confident, stress-free tax filing.
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Let’s make taxes simple—so you can focus on growing your freelance career. ✅