Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

NRIs need to file an Indian ITR when: India-sourced income (salary, rent, interest, capital gains) crosses ₹2.5 lakh in the year; there are capital gains from Indian property or shares, at any amount; foreign assets held in India require FEMA disclosure; or you're claiming a refund of TDS already deducted on Indian income. The applicable forms are ITR-2 or ITR-3 — NRIs cannot use the simpler ITR-1 (Sahaj).

Question 2

What is DTAA and how does it benefit NRIs?

Accepted Answer

DTAA — the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement — is a treaty India holds with 90+ countries to stop the same income being taxed twice. For NRIs, that typically means lower TDS on Indian income (for example, 15% instead of 20% on dividends under the US-India treaty), credit or exemption for tax already paid abroad, and reduced tax on NRO interest. Claiming it requires a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) plus Form 10F filed with Indian tax authorities.

Question 3

How does Indus Tax help NRIs with NRI Taxation Services?

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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