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Freelance Receipt Calculation

Self-employment receipt calculation with current rates. Easy Net to Gross, Gross to Net calculation.

Use this freelance receipt calculator to review gross amount, withholding and VAT step by step, then export the final net result as a report.

Related calculators: Loan Calculator, Payroll Calculation (For Employee), Tax Late Interest and Surcharge Calculator

Input Parameters
Calculation Type
Calculation Results
Gross Amount
10.000,00 TL
Income Tax Withholding
%20.00
-2.000,00 TL
= Net Amount
8.000,00 TL
+ VAT
%20.00
+2.000,00 TL
Amount to Collect
10.000,00 TL
Important Notes
⚠️Income Tax Withholding: This amount is deducted from your payment by the customer and paid to the tax office on your behalf.
⚠️VAT: VAT is collected from the customer and declared by you.
Comparison: Invoice vs Receipt

If It Was an Invoice (Normal Company)

Gross Amount:10.000,00 TL
VAT:%20.00
2.000,00 TL
Total Invoice:12.000,00 TL
For standard invoicing (e.g. Ltd. or Inc. company).

Freelance Receipt (SMM)

Gross Amount:10.000,00 TL
Withholding:%20.00
-2.000,00 TL
VAT:%20.00
+2.000,00 TL
Net Collection:10.000,00 TL
Customer's Total Cost =
Payment to You:10.000,00 TL
Withholding Tax (to Tax Office):2.000,00 TL
Total Cost:12.000,00 TL
The detailed breakdown of costs and payments.
Accounting Records

Customer Side (Expense)

Debit Accounts:
770 General Admin. Expenses:10.000,00 TL
191 Deductible VAT:2.000,00 TL
Credit Accounts:
320 Vendors:10.000,00 TL
360 Taxes Payable (Stopaj):2.000,00 TL
Note: Standard accounting record for the service receiver.

Freelancer Side (Income)

Debit Accounts:
120 Receivers / 100 Cash:10.000,00 TL
193 Prepaid Taxes (Stopaj):2.000,00 TL
Credit Accounts:
600 Domestic Sales:10.000,00 TL
391 Calculated VAT:2.000,00 TL
Note: Standard accounting record for the service provider.

Calculation Details and FAQ

1

Who Issues Self-Employment Receipts?

Those who work on their own account based on personal effort, scientific or professional knowledge (Doctors, Lawyers, Architects, Engineers, CPAs, etc.) issue it.

2

When is an Invoice Issued?

If the activity is carried out under a company roof (Ltd. or Inc.) within a commercial organization, an Invoice is issued instead of a Self-Employment Receipt.

3

Withholding Tax (Income Tax Deduction)

If your client is a taxpayer, they deduct 20% from the payment and pay it to the tax office on your behalf. This amount is deducted from your annual tax.

4

VAT Withholding

In services provided to certain buyers (Public institutions, etc.) (Consultancy, etc.), a portion of VAT is deducted by the buyer and paid (Usually 9/10).

5

Difference Between SMM and Invoice

SMM has withholding tax, invoice does not (with exceptions). SMM is based on collection, invoice is based on accrual.

6

VAT Exemption

Copyright earnings, health services, and services provided abroad (conditionally) may be exempt from VAT.

Related Topics on This Page

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