Question 1

When must an NRI file an income tax return in India?

Accepted Answer

An NRI must file ITR in India if: (1) India-sourced income (salary, rent, interest, capital gains) exceeds ₹2.5 lakh in the financial year; (2) You have capital gains from Indian property or shares, regardless of amount; (3) You hold foreign assets in India (FEMA disclosure); or (4) You want to claim refund of TDS deducted on Indian income. NRIs file ITR-2 or ITR-3 — ITR-1 (Sahaj) is not available to NRIs.

Question 2

What is DTAA and how does it benefit NRIs?

Accepted Answer

DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) is a treaty between India and 90+ countries preventing the same income from being taxed twice. NRI benefits include: lower TDS rates on Indian income (e.g., 15% on dividends instead of 20% for US-India DTAA), exemption or credit for tax paid abroad, and reduced tax on NRO interest. To claim DTAA benefit, you need a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) from your country of residence plus Form 10F filed with the Indian income tax authority.

Question 3

How does Indus Tax help NRIs with DTAA Consultation?

Accepted Answer

Our CA team handles NRI tax end-to-end: review of India-sourced income, DTAA benefit application, correct ITR form selection, Form 15CA/15CB for repatriation, and advance tax calculation. All services are 100% online — you don't need to visit India. We coordinate via WhatsApp and email across all time zones.

Question 4

What are the TDS rates on NRI income from Indian sources?

Accepted Answer

NRI income attracts TDS at: 30% on rent, 15% on STCG (Section 111A), 10% on LTCG above ₹1.25 lakh (Section 112A), 30% on NRO interest, 20% on dividends (reducible under DTAA) — plus surcharge and 4% cess. You can reclaim excess TDS via ITR filing, or apply for a lower deduction certificate under Section 197 in advance.

Question 5

Why choose Indus Tax?

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Clients choose Indus Tax for one reason: every filing is CA-reviewed, with scope and cost agreed upfront so there are no surprises. Most cases turn around in 3–7 business days, with WhatsApp support the whole way — income tax, GST, NRI taxation, company registration and corporate compliance, all handled under one roof.

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