| Are NRIs liable to file returns in India? | |
| NRIs whose taxable Indian Income exceeds basic exemption limit (i.e. Rs 1,60,000) are liable to file Income Tax return. However, they are required to file Income Tax return in India, if they have income from following sources even if taxable Income is below basic exemption |
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| • Income from Short Term Capital Gain on equity shares or equity oriented mutual fund |
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| • Income from Long Term Capital Gains which are chargeable to tax |
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| Non-filing of Indian Income Tax return may lead to penalty of Rs 5000 for each year and prosecution. | |
| Are there any exceptions to the requirement of NRIs to file Indian Income Tax return? | |
| NRIs need not file Income Tax return in India if their Indian Income consists of Investment Income and/or long term capital gains Income and tax deductible at source has been deducted for such income. |
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| Investment Income means any income (other than dividend) derived from a asset acquired, purchased or subscribed to in convertible foreign exchange. | |
NRI Tax filing support for Non Resident Indians (NRIs)













