NRI taxation: Can benefit from reinvesting real estate capital gains?

NRI taxation: Can benefit from reinvesting real estate capital gains?

I’m a US citizen holding an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card. I own three apartments in India that I purchased in the early 2010s. I plan to sell two of them—one in December and the other in February 2025. Against the sale of these two apartments, I plan to buy two new apartments. Can … Read more

FCNR vs RFC: Tax benefits; Remove spouse from NRE deposit to avoid reassessment

FCNR vs RFC: Tax benefits; Remove spouse from NRE deposit to avoid reassessment

I’m planning to return to India after working abroad for 35 years. I have some FCNR deposits. I have been advised to convert them to RFC deposits upon my return. Like FCNR deposit interest, is RFC deposit interest also tax free?—Name withheld on request Returning Indians have the option to convert their FCNR (foreign currency … Read more

Will international treaty benefits apply to dividend income?

Will international treaty benefits apply to dividend income?

I am a non-resident Indian (NRI)) and have my own business in Dubai. I have invested in shares as well as mutual funds in India. I have received dividend on shares and mutual funds. Can I get any benefit of lower taxation under treaty for dividend income? —Name withheld on request Under the India-UAE Double … Read more

Are NRIs allowed to take loans from their siblings in India?

Are NRIs allowed to take loans from their siblings in India?

I am a non-resident Indian (NRI) living in Germany. I have recently sold an immovable property in India and reinvested the sale proceeds (post tax deducted at source) in another residential property as per instructions of my tax consultant to save tax in India. Though the capital gains will not be taxed in India, I … Read more