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

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.

What is DTAA and how does it benefit NRIs?

India's DTAA network spans 90+ countries and prevents double taxation of the same income. Practical NRI benefits include reduced TDS (e.g. 15% rather than 20% on dividends under the US-India treaty), credit for foreign tax already paid, and lower tax on NRO interest — but you'll need a Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) and Form 10F on file with Indian tax authorities to claim it.

How does Indus Tax help NRIs with DTAA Consultation?

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.

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

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.

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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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DTAA Consultation is handled entirely online for NRIs by Indus Tax — a CA reviews your India-sourced income, applies DTAA relief where applicable, and files the correct ITR form (ITR-2 or ITR-3), coordinated across your time zone.

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₹2.5 lakh

NRI ITR filing limit

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30%

TDS on NRO interest

Reducible via DTAA to 10–15%

90+

DTAA countries

India has treaties with 90+ countries

31 Jul 2026

Filing due date

For NRI returns, AY 2026-27

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