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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 under Indian Income Tax Act – A Complete Guide

September 29, 2025 4359 Views 0 comment Print

Guide to Indian Income Tax residential status (NRI, RNOR, ROR). Covers 182/60-day rules and two new exceptions from AY 2021-22 for Indian citizens earning over Rs.15 lakh.

Determination of Residential Status under Income Tax Act: An Analysis

September 2, 2025 3690 Views 0 comment Print

This article discusses the legal framework for determining residential status and its impact on the incidence of taxation in India.

Determining Residential Status under Income Tax Act, 1961: A Critical Analysis

September 1, 2025 2556 Views 9 comments Print

Understand how residential status, not citizenship, determines tax liability in India. Learn the criteria for ROR, RNOR, and NR classifications under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Residential Status Provisions: Paramount element for International Taxation

August 25, 2025 1098 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of how residential status, determined by stay duration in India, affects the taxability of an individual’s income, including rules for residents, non-residents, and companies.

Residential Status And Its Effect on Tax Incidence

March 2, 2025 18522 Views 0 comment Print

An assessee’s tax incidence is determined by his residential status. For example, an individual’s residential status in India determines whether income earned outside of India is taxable in India.

Residential Status of An Assessee in Income Tax Act, 1961

February 27, 2025 7413 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how residential status affects tax liability under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Understand ROR, RNOR, and NR classifications and tax implications.

Residential Status- ITA vs FEMA

February 25, 2025 2859 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the differences in residential status under the Income Tax Act and FEMA for Indians working abroad. Know tax implications and account status changes.

Residential Status Rules for Individual Taxpayers in India

December 2, 2024 5607 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to determine the residential status for individual taxpayers in India under Income Tax Act 1961, including ROR, RNOR, and NR categories.

Simplifying Residential Status Concept in India

May 31, 2024 2268 Views 0 comment Print

Gain insights into India’s residential status rules under Section 6 of the Income Tax Act, simplifying complexities for individuals and entities.

Residential Status of Individuals under Income Tax Act

March 29, 2024 16821 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why determining residential status matters for income tax in India. Explore the categories, tests, and implications for individuals, HUFs, firms, and companies.

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