RSU Taxation for Employees in India
Restricted stock units of Indian and foreign employers
- 1ReconcileVests, sales and TDS matched.
- 2ComputeGains and FA values in INR.
- 3FileITR with Schedule FA and FTC.
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About RSU Taxation for Employees in India
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
RSUs are taxed as a salary perquisite when they vest, on the fair market value of the shares on the vesting date, and your employer deducts TDS — often by selling some shares ('sell to cover'). When you later sell, the gain over that vesting value is capital gains: for shares of a foreign company, long-term after 24 months at 12.5%, otherwise at slab rates. While you are resident, every foreign RSU holding goes in Schedule FA.
The common errors are double taxation (paying capital gains on the full sale value instead of the gain over vesting FMV), missing Schedule FA, and wrong exchange rates. The perquisite value and cost must use the SBI telegraphic transfer buying rate under the prescribed rules.
For employees who worked part of the vesting period abroad, the perquisite may be partly taxable in another country; we apportion it and claim foreign tax credit with Form 67.
| At vesting | Perquisite = FMV on vesting date; TDS by employer |
|---|---|
| Cost for capital gains | FMV taken for the perquisite |
| Foreign shares LTCG | After 24 months, 12.5% |
| Disclosure | Schedule FA (calendar year) while resident |
| Exchange rate | SBI TT buying rate as prescribed |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Employees of MNCs and listed tech companies
- Returning NRIs with vested RSUs
- Employees who used sell-to-cover
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Vesting and sale reconciliation
- Capital gains in INR
- Schedule FA
- Foreign tax credit where applicable
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Vests, sales and TDS matched.
Gains and FA values in INR.
ITR with Schedule FA and FTC.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
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Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
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