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
• Income from Short Term
  Capital Gain on equity
  shares or equity oriented
  mutual fund
• Income from Long Term
  Capital Gains which are
  chargeable to tax
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.
Investment Income means any income (other than dividend) derived from a asset acquired, purchased or subscribed to in convertible foreign exchange.
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NRI Tax filing support for Non Resident Indians (NRIs)
Tax Filing Support for NRIs

Few know, the tax implications are different for Non Resident Indian (NRI)

For example, any income that is accrued in India is taxable and get the basic exemption of Rs.1,60,000/- irrespective of their gender and age. This leads to a lot of confusion and NRIs often find themselves seeking the help of friends and relatives in India to understand, manage their taxes and for tax filing purposes.

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