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?

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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 NRI Tax Filing?

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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 rates applicable to NRI income: 30% on rent, 20% on short-term capital gains under Section 111A, 12.5% on long-term capital gains above ₹1.25 lakh under Section 112A, 30% on NRO interest, and 20% on dividends (lower under DTAA). Surcharge plus 4% health & education cess apply on top. Excess TDS can be recovered by filing an ITR, or reduced upfront via a Section 197 certificate.

Question 5

Why choose Indus Tax?

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Indus Tax is a CA-led firm that works fully online. Every filing is reviewed by a qualified Chartered Accountant. Scope and cost are fixed upfront, turnaround is typically 3–7 business days, and you get full WhatsApp support from start to finish. We handle income tax, GST, NRI taxation, company registration, and corporate compliance — all under one roof.

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