Non-resident Indians (NRIs), particularly those residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), enjoy significant tax benefits on their investments in mutual funds (MFs) in India. These benefits stem from a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) signed between India and the UAE, providing relief from capital gains taxation. However, navigating these benefits requires a thorough understanding...
You work hard to earn money and take every possible step to save for the future. After all the efforts, you probably do not wish to lose a substantial part of your income to taxes. Even though taxes are necessary for the economy, they often come across as a burden, especially for people who are imposed with a heavy tax liability. Now imagine if you had to pay these taxes, twice...
NRIs need to carefully consider the total Indian income and plan their travel itinerary based on the amendment for their period of stay. The positive aspect is that in most cases, NRIs can continue to visit India for up to 181 days in the financial year and even in other cases where the period of stay in India is 120 days up to 181 days (and also for 365 days or more in preceding 4 years) or...