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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


Why is it Essential To Determine A Person’s Residential Status Under Income Tax Act?

May 16, 2023 3633 Views 1 comment Print

Dive into the intricacies of determining residential status under the Income Tax Act. Learn why it’s crucial to distinguish between being ordinarily resident and not ordinarily resident. Explore the impact on taxability and make informed decisions.

Residentail status for income tax purpose

April 25, 2023 25023 Views 2 comments Print

Residential status for income tax refers to the status of an individual or an entity based on their presence or stay in India during a financial year. It determines the extent to which their income will be taxed in India.

41 FAQ’s on Foreign Tax Credit + Determination of Residential Status (both)

April 20, 2023 9099 Views 4 comments Print

Explore 41 FAQs on Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) and the determination of residential status in India. Learn about Form No. 67, rules, procedures, and key considerations for claiming FTC. A detailed guide for residents and non-residents.

Passport needs to be considered to determine Residential Status of Assessee

April 15, 2023 3354 Views 0 comment Print

Narayanan Subramaniam Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi) Controversy involved is primarily with regard to question if the assessee had non­-residential status for the relevant Assessment Year 2017-18 and the ld AO had held it against the assessee on the basis that his stay for more than 180 days abroad was not supported by any evidence including […]

Is my Income Earned Abroad is Taxable?

April 14, 2023 1587 Views 0 comment Print

NRI taxation under the Indian Income Tax Act, of 1961 applies to those earning income outside the home country. The income tax rules and perks allowed to them are drastically different from those applicable to resident Indians.

Residence and Tax Liability

March 26, 2023 46272 Views 0 comment Print

Residence and tax liability are two concepts that are intrinsically linked in the world of taxation. As a resident of a country, you are generally liable to pay taxes on your worldwide income, while non-residents are typically only required to pay taxes on the income they earn within that country’s borders. In this article, we will delve deeper into the concept of residence and how it affects your tax liability.

Residential Status and relevant Case Laws

March 13, 2023 34863 Views 0 comment Print

The provision relating to Residential Status in India is governed by Section 6 of Income Tax Act, 1961. Necessity to determine residential status is significant to determine total income of taxpayers in India. Generally, taxpayers are classified as Residents or Non-Residents.

Determination of Residential Status under FEMA & Income Tax

February 7, 2023 21975 Views 0 comment Print

Understand what determines an individuals residential status under FEMA &amp Income Tax with relevant Indian laws & regulations. Discover NRIs significant contribution to Indian economy, inward remittances & transfer of technology.

Foreign Tax Credit

January 4, 2023 4419 Views 0 comment Print

Do you know, there are two principles to tax income. One is Residence Based Taxation and other is Source Based Taxation. As per Residence based Taxation, the country taxes persons based on their residential status.

Impact of residence status on taxation

October 11, 2022 3249 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of residence status on taxation for Indian citizens abroad, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs. Understand the rules, exemptions, and tax implications.

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