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Residence in India for the purpose of Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The Income-tax Act determines residential status based on an individual's stay in India, income, citizenship and tax liability abr...

June 30, 2026 3654 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax & FEMA provisions applicable to Non Residents

Income Tax : The article explains how residential status under the Income-tax Act and FEMA impacts taxation, foreign income reporting, business...

June 17, 2026 33246 Views 3 comments Print

Income Tax Exemption to foreign funds investing in Indian infrastructure entities

Income Tax : The issue concerns tax relief for foreign investors in infrastructure. The key takeaway is that specified funds can claim exemptio...

April 5, 2026 1083 Views 0 comment Print

Residential Status Under Income-tax Act 2025

Income Tax : Residential status under the Income-tax Act determines taxability based on stay, control, or management. The key takeaway is that ...

March 27, 2026 2502 Views 0 comment Print

War & 182-Day Rule: How Seafarers Can Save Tax on NRE Salary

Income Tax : Even if seafarers fail the 182-day NRI test due to crises or travel delays, foreign salary may still remain tax-free. RNOR status ...

March 13, 2026 3840 Views 0 comment Print


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Scope of income and Residence in India | Section 5 & 6

Income Tax : Section 5- Scope of income – Income Tax Act, 1961 5. [1] the total income of any previous year of a person who is a resident...

September 20, 2020 21762 Views 0 comment Print

Suggestion /representation on 7 Important Direct Tax Issues

Income Tax : Following is the summary of Suggestion /representation on behalf of the taxpayers/professionals in connection with the Direct tax ...

September 7, 2020 12285 Views 1 comment Print


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Residential Status Dispute: Assessee’s Victory in ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : Mumbai ITAT rules in favor of assessee in residential status dispute. Case details of ACIT vs. Nishant Kanodia for AY 2013-14. Com...

January 11, 2024 3492 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Residency Certificate is only evidence required to be eligible for benefit under DTAA

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that Tax Residency Certificate (TRC) is statutorily the only evidence required to be eligible for the benefit unde...

June 21, 2023 2553 Views 0 comment Print

Passport needs to be considered to determine Residential Status of Assessee

Income Tax : Narayanan Subramaniam Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi) Controversy involved is primarily with regard to question if the assessee had non­-res...

April 15, 2023 3399 Views 0 comment Print

Citizenship cannot be decided based on Definition of ‘Resident’ under Income Tax Act

Income Tax : Explore the residency dispute in Smt. Kamla vs Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Detailed analysis of the court view on residency criteria...

June 24, 2022 1110 Views 0 comment Print


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CBDT clarifies on Residential status & Issues new NR Form

Income Tax : OECD as well as most of the countries have clarified that in view of the provisions of the domestic income tax law read with the D...

March 3, 2021 34326 Views 10 comments Print


Resident or Non-Resident? The Fundamental Tax Question That Determines Your Entire Income

February 18, 2026 1440 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains how residential status under the Income-tax Act, 1961 determines whether India can tax your global income or only India-sourced income. It highlights statutory tests, classifications, and judicial principles governing tax jurisdiction.

Residential Status under Income-tax Act, 1961: Why Your Tax Liability Begins with Where You Stand?

February 18, 2026 882 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how Section 6 determines whether global or only Indian income is taxable. Highlights differences between ROR, RNOR, and Non-Resident status.

Residential status of an assessee : A Key Determinant of Tax Liability

February 17, 2026 1083 Views 0 comment Print

Sections 5 and 6 determine whether global or only Indian income is taxable. Residential classification directly defines the scope of tax exposure.

Residential Status & Tax Liability in India: A Complete Guide to ROR, RNOR & NR

February 16, 2026 2652 Views 0 comment Print

Tax liability depends on days spent in India, not citizenship. Understanding ROR, RNOR, and NR status determines whether global income is taxable.

Residential Status under Income Tax Act, 1961: Meaning, Determination & Judicial Interpretation

February 16, 2026 1581 Views 0 comment Print

Residential classification under Section 6 decides whether only Indian income or global income is taxable. Annual day-count tests directly impact total tax liability.

A Critical Analysis of Source & Residence Principles under Income Tax Act, 1961

February 15, 2026 1158 Views 0 comment Print

Critical analysis of source and residence principles under the Income Tax Act, 1961, covering Section 5, Section 9, treaties, POEM, and digital taxation.

Residential Status and Taxability Under Indian Income Tax Law

February 12, 2026 1305 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains how residential status governs whether global income or only Indian income is taxable. It clarifies the classification rules for individuals and companies under Indian tax law.

NRI Taxation in India & Residential Status

February 3, 2026 2247 Views 0 comment Print

Indian tax liability for NRIs depends on residential status, not citizenship. The key takeaway is that only India-sourced income is taxable for non-residents.

Crossing Borders, Tax Lines: Residential Status under India’s Income-tax Framework

December 31, 2025 1530 Views 0 comment Print

The case explains how residency is determined under Indian tax law using stay-based and income-based tests. The key takeaway is that even limited presence or high Indian income can trigger tax residency consequences.

Income-tax Act, 2025: Tax Year, Residential Status, Income Heads, Deductions & Key Reforms

December 25, 2025 2256 Views 0 comment Print

This explains how the proposed law simplifies tax concepts, retains core income heads, and aims to reduce disputes through clarity and certainty.

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