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Each family in India has at least one family which is resident outside India. Previously, the number of transactions between a resident and non-resident were limited but with growing number of family members now settling outside India, there is a tremendous increase in inflow and outflow of money between the two. This has made the tax department savvier and it has been increasingly important for both, resident as well as non-resident, to stay updated with fundamental rules and regulations.
The income tax rules and perks allowed to a Non-Residential Indian is drastically different from those applicable to resident Indians. NRI taxation in India is a constant matter of concern for the vast number of Indians living all over the world who have to send money to home and make investment planning for themselves and […]
When a non-resident sportsman comes to India for participating in any game or sport then a question arises which country has right to charge tax on such income earned by sportsmen by participating in game or sport and what are the tax implications on such income earned. Non-Resident Sportsmen means he is not the Citizen […]
Finance Act 2020 applicable for AY 2021-22 has altered the provisions for Indian Citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO). Accordingly the period of 182 days specified in the Explanation for Indian citizen and person of Indian origin with total income other than income from foreign sources more than Rs. 15 Lacs, has been reduced to […]
Residential Status of an Individual under the Income Act,1961 as amended by Finance Bill 2020 Residential Status of an Individual determines the liability of an individual to tax in India according to the nature, source, accrual or receipt of Income. Section 6 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 lays down the criteria for determining the […]
Protocol Between The Government Of The Republic Of India And The Government Of The Republic Of Austria Amending The Convention For The Avoidance Of Double Taxation And The Prevention Of Fiscal Evasion With Respect To Taxes On Income, Which Was Signed At Vienna On 8 November, 1999
Taxation of a person depends on his residential status in the country. Section 6 sub-section (1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides the circumstances under which an INDIVIDUAL is said to be Resident in India. Once the INDIVIDUAL is said to be resident in India, then we need to find out if he qualifies […]
Reimbursement can be described as repayment of what has already been spent or incurred. Therefore, it should not be considered a reward or compensation for a service rendered.
Taxation of Periodic Interest income earned from investments in bonds and Debentures :- When Investments is made in Listed /Unlisted Securities being Bonds and Debentures in a currency other than Indian Currency by the Non Residents. FAQs on above – 1) What is the treatment of interest income earned on bonds and Debentures subscribed in […]
A General Discussion of the Taxation of Capital Gains for the purposes of Non Residents Assessee when they transfer the debt Securities specially bonds and Debentures held by them. This discussion is presented using FAQs Technique when Listed Bonds and Debentures of Indian Company /Government Bonds is sold /Transferred , which was originally subscribed in […]
