I have been a non-resident Indian (NRI) for many years and have invested in Indian stocks using income earned abroad, deposited in my NRE account. In FY25, I sold some shares and made capital gains, but my AD (authorized dealer) banker deducted TDS on the gains. I thought income from NRE accounts was exempt from … Read more
Setting up UPI for NRIs NRIs must first link their international mobile numbers to their NRE or NRO bank accounts. This step is most important for enabling UPI or Unified Payments Interface transactions with their overseas numbers. Once linked, NRIs can download a UPI-enabled application compatible with international mobile numbers, such as iMobile or PhonePe. … Read more
I am a NRI with a residential property in Mumbai that I have rented to a salaried individual. The monthly rent is ₹90,000 and the lessee has deducted TDS at 5%. In the lease agreement, I mentioned my Indian address and PAN but did not inform the tenant about my NRI status. Could there be … Read more
I filed my income tax return (ITR) as a non-resident Indian (NRI) and it has been processed. If I want to revise the ITR before 31 December do I need to file an updated ITR? I forgot to show some interest income that is taxable at 12.5% under a double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA). – … Read more
While the quality of life in Melbourne is superior, it comes at a heavy price — both literally and metaphorically. “We miss family and the general lack of community the most. Australia is a lonely country. That’s the primary reason we want to move back,” said Saurabh. “Also, the cost of living as a percentage … Read more
I live in a rented flat in Noida, U.P., paying a rent of less than two lakh per annum (INR). The flat owner is an NRI residing in Dubai, UAE. Please advise whether I, as a tenant, must deduct tax before paying rent every month to the NRI landlord. If yes, how much deduction is … Read more
But first, what’s a portfolio investment scheme? It’s an arrangement introduced by the Reserve Bank of India to enable NRIs to invest in the stocks of Indian companies, and allows for both repatriation and non-repatriation of profits. But there are differences in PIS and non-PIS accounts that you need to consider before deciding on one. … Read more
I have been working in merchant navy for five years. Every year, the high seas voyage amounts to about six-seven months. However, during FY24, due to my marriage, I could not serve for long and the period of voyage was only about five months. What will happen to the salary that I have received in … Read more
For the buyer, this meant stamp duty savings on the ₹16 lakh portion. It seemed like a win-win until the NRI tried transferring the sale amount to his US bank account. When an NRI wants to remit money abroad, they must obtain certificate 15CB from a chartered accountant (CA) to prove the source of funds; … Read more
I am an engineer working in Saudi Arabia and have been repatriating my income to India via remittances to my Non-Resident External (NRE) account. How do I report my remittances in the income tax return (ITR)? —Jaydip Patel The Indian income tax law does not tax incomes that have been earned by a non-resident … Read more