Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

An NRI is required to file in India if India-sourced income (salary, rent, interest, capital gains) exceeds ₹2.5 lakh, or if there are any capital gains from Indian property/shares, FEMA-reportable foreign assets, or a TDS refund to claim. Filing goes through ITR-2 or ITR-3 — ITR-1 isn't 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

TDS on NRI income: Rent — 30%; STCG on listed equity (Section 111A) — 20%; LTCG on listed equity (Section 112A) — 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh; NRO interest — 30%; Dividends — 20% (reducible under DTAA). Surcharge and 4% health & education cess apply on top. NRIs can claim refund of excess TDS by filing ITR, or obtain a lower deduction certificate under Section 197.

Question 5

Why choose Indus Tax?

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Indus Tax works fully online, with a qualified Chartered Accountant reviewing every single filing. Pricing and scope are fixed before we start, most work completes in 3–7 business days, and you're supported over WhatsApp end-to-end — across income tax, GST, NRI taxation, company registration and corporate compliance.

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