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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 846 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 1917 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 3492 Views 0 comment Print

Residential Status under Income-tax Act, 2025 – An Overview of Section 6

Income Tax : Residential status under Section 6 determines whether a taxpayer is liable for global income or only Indian-source income. The rul...

March 6, 2026 8589 Views 0 comment Print

Residential Status and Scope of Total Income under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Residential status under the Income Tax Act, 1961 defines who is taxed and on what income. The article explains how residence, not...

February 24, 2026 1425 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 21621 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 12207 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 3390 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 2511 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 3354 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 1083 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 34158 Views 10 comments Print


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

February 17, 2026 882 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 1944 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 1275 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 945 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 1119 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 1911 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 1212 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 2028 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.

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

October 17, 2025 3249 Views 0 comment Print

Explaining the criteria for Resident (ROR/RNOR) and Non-Resident status for Individuals, HUFs, and Companies under the Income-tax Act, including special rules for NRIs/PIOs.

Analysis of Residential Status Under Income Tax Act

October 6, 2025 3474 Views 0 comment Print

Explanation of residential status under Section 6 of the Income Tax Act for individuals, HUFs, firms, and companies with key conditions.

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