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What Should You Do If Your Indian AIS Shows Foreign Assets or Income?
A foreign account or amount appearing in AIS is not automatically taxable income or a tax notice. Understand how to reconcile it with Indian residential status, reporting periods and ITR…
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How Are Foreign Dividends and Interest Taxed in India, and Can You Claim Foreign Tax Credit?
Foreign tax deducted by your overseas bank or broker does not settle your Indian tax position. Understand how residential status, gross income, FTC and reporting interact.
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Which ITR Form Should an NRI Use for Rental Income, Bank Interest and Capital Gains?
For an NRI with Indian rent, bank interest and capital gains, ITR-2 is usually the starting point. The correct schedules, taxable amounts and TDS credits need separate attention.
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Does a DTAA Automatically Reduce or Eliminate TDS on Income Paid to an NRI?
A DTAA may change Indian tax and sometimes TDS. The applicable payment category, treaty documents and withholding procedure determine the payer’s obligation.
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What Documents Do Non-Residents Need to Claim DTAA Relief in India?
A TRC and Form 41 support a non-resident’s DTAA claim in India. Understand the legal requirements, certificate periods, additional evidence and withholding distinctions.
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Can an OCI Be Non-Resident for Income Tax but Resident Under FEMA?
An OCI card does not determine residential status under Indian income-tax law or FEMA. The separate tests can produce different outcomes, affecting banking, deposit interest and foreign assets.
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When can an NRI become a deemed resident of India for income tax?
Indian citizens abroad can become deemed residents without meeting the ordinary day-count tests. The controlling conditions concern citizenship, income and foreign tax liability. A person covered by the rule is…
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How Many Days Can an NRI Visit India Without Becoming an Indian Tax Resident?
The number of days you visit India is only part of the residential-status test. Your income, previous travel and deemed-residence provisions can change the answer.
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Leaving India: How Will Your Income Be Taxed in the Year You Move Abroad?
Your departure date does not automatically change your Indian tax status. Here is how the year of leaving, purpose of departure, foreign salary and continuing Indian income interact.
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When Can India Tax an NRI’s Foreign Income Based on Source or First Receipt?
Foreign income, first receipt and subsequent remittance are different legal questions. Here’s how Indian residential status, income source and bank records affect the answer.