NRI property sellers lose lakhs to TDS delays; why Budget 2026 must step in to simplify the tax rulesComplex tax regulations for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) property sellers are causing significant fund blockage, with 12.5% to 31.2% of sale p...
19 Jan, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Why taxing NRI property transactions deserve attention in the upcoming BudgetBudget 2026 Expectations: Buying property from Non-Resident Indians creates tax hurdles for buyers. Current rules demand extra registration...
14 Jan, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
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22 May, 2025, 10.30 AM IST
New Tax Bill 2025: No Nil TDS certificate for all taxpayers including NRIs; What does it mean for Indians and NRIs?New Income Tax Bill, 2025 has removed the concept of nil TDS certificate. This means now only a lower TDS certificate is possible, so non-r...
22 Apr, 2025, 12.03 PM IST
Don’t forget to deduct TDS before buying property even if the seller is NRI as buyer will risk being labelled as tax evaderTDS on house property: The Income Tax Department said to follow Section 194 IA which relates to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on buying a ho...
02 Apr, 2025, 11.36 AM IST
Will Budget 2025 make the tax math easier when buying property from NRIs?Homebuyers face complex tax compliance when purchasing property from NRI sellers, who require a TAN, e-TDS returns, and face restrictions o...
03 Jan, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
Revised procedure for TDS certificates: What NRIs need to knowUnlike residents, NRIs cannot use Form 15G/H and must apply for a reduced or zero TDS certificate. The process involves submitting an onlin...
11 Oct, 2023, 11.19 AM IST
Tax deducted on NRIs income: CBDT changes process to get nil TDS certificateAny payment to a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) is subject to deduction of TDS. However if the NRI wants the rate of TDS deduction to be made at...
06 Oct, 2023, 10.21 AM IST
Factors that NRIs should take into account while selling property in IndiaWhile purchasing property in India is an attractive proposition and a common investment option among the Indian diaspora, selling these ass...
18 Aug, 2023, 01.49 PM IST
How NRIs can get lower, nil TDS certificate from income tax departmentEvery rupee earned by an NRI in India is subject to TDS. The TDS is applicable on every payment earned or accrued. These include rent payme...
11 Apr, 2023, 08.37 PM IST
NRIs cannot submit Form 15G/H: What can they do to lower TDS on income from India?Any income earned by Non-Resident Indian (NRI) in India is subject to tax in India. The incomes are credited into the NRI account after TDS...
11 Apr, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
TDS is compulsorily deductible from these types of NRI incomeAn NRI receives different types of income from India. However, if an NRI receives a certain types of income from India, then TDS will be ap...
09 Nov, 2022, 11.39 AM IST
Paying Rent to NRI landlord? Deduct TDS, else pay penaltyAre you paying housing rent to a Non-resident Indian? If yes, then ensure that you are deducting tax before making a rent payment to the NR...
03 Nov, 2022, 10.17 AM IST
How much TDS should be deducted on property purchased from NRITDS on the purchase of property from an NRI should be deducted from the sale value and the balance amount should be paid to the NRI seller.
23 Aug, 2022, 04.54 PM IST
Budget 2013: What NRIs expect from the Finance MinisterThere is much the Budget can do to make tax procedures simpler for NRIs as well as to attract more NRI investments.
22 Feb, 2013, 09.48 PM IST
Budget 2012 should make TDS for NRIs less tediousTax deduction at source (TDS) is perhaps one of the biggest pain points for a Non Resident Indian’s (NRI) transactions. The budget could do...
27 Feb, 2012, 06.36 PM IST
How NRIs can claim TDS exemptionAny claim for reduced rate of TDS or exemption from TDS will be available only if you have a Permanent Account Number (PAN), so make sure y...
29 Nov, 2011, 05.24 PM IST