While the quality of life in Melbourne is superior, it comes at a heavy price — both literally and metaphorically. “We miss family and the general lack of community the most. Australia is a lonely country. That’s the primary reason we want to move back,” said Saurabh. “Also, the cost of living as a percentage … Read more
I live in a rented flat in Noida, U.P., paying a rent of less than two lakh per annum (INR). The flat owner is an NRI residing in Dubai, UAE. Please advise whether I, as a tenant, must deduct tax before paying rent every month to the NRI landlord. If yes, how much deduction is … Read more
But first, what’s a portfolio investment scheme? It’s an arrangement introduced by the Reserve Bank of India to enable NRIs to invest in the stocks of Indian companies, and allows for both repatriation and non-repatriation of profits. But there are differences in PIS and non-PIS accounts that you need to consider before deciding on one. … Read more
I have been working in merchant navy for five years. Every year, the high seas voyage amounts to about six-seven months. However, during FY24, due to my marriage, I could not serve for long and the period of voyage was only about five months. What will happen to the salary that I have received in … Read more
“I had to act quickly to find a reliable round-the-clock caretaker. I found one through an agency that a friend recommended. The service turned out to be professional and helpful,” Kumar said. That, however, was a solution to only one part of Kumar’s problem. Her father needed surgery soon and advanced medical assistance at home, … Read more
For the buyer, this meant stamp duty savings on the ₹16 lakh portion. It seemed like a win-win until the NRI tried transferring the sale amount to his US bank account. When an NRI wants to remit money abroad, they must obtain certificate 15CB from a chartered accountant (CA) to prove the source of funds; … Read more
I am an engineer working in Saudi Arabia and have been repatriating my income to India via remittances to my Non-Resident External (NRE) account. How do I report my remittances in the income tax return (ITR)? —Jaydip Patel The Indian income tax law does not tax incomes that have been earned by a non-resident … Read more
I have been investing in mutual funds for the past four years. Last year, I moved to Dubai and am currently a non-resident Indian (NRI). Say, if I exit all my mutual fund investments now, would I have zero tax liability? —Name withheld on request. I am assuming that you qualify as a non-resident (‘NR’) … Read more
I am a salaried individual in India and have been allowed remote work by my employer. My husband is a non-resident Indian (NRI). If I were to live with my husband abroad for over six months in a year, how will it impact my residency status and subsequently tax liability and tax returns filing? Can … Read more
I am a non-resident Indian (NRI) living in Germany. I have recently sold an immovable property in India and reinvested the sale proceeds (post tax deducted at source) in another residential property as per instructions of my tax consultant to save tax in India. Though the capital gains will not be taxed in India, I … Read more