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NRI Income Tax Return

Residential Status, DTAA Relief and Refunds for NRIs

NRIs are taxed in India only on Indian-source income, but higher TDS, DTAA relief and residential-status rules make filing tricky. We determine your status, file your return correctly, claim DTAA benefits and recover excess TDS - keeping you compliant in India and at home.

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NRI Return Filing, Done Right

Getting your residential status and DTAA position right is what makes an NRI return correct - and what recovers the tax that would otherwise be lost as excess TDS.

Residential Status

The foundation of your Indian tax position.
  • Determination u/s 6
  • Days-of-Stay Computation
  • RNOR Status & Benefits
  • Deemed Residency (Sec 6(1A))
  • Status Planning

Indian-Source Income

What is taxable for you in India.
  • Rental Income
  • Capital Gains
  • Interest (NRO / NRE)
  • Dividends
  • Professional / Business Income in India

DTAA & Foreign Tax

Avoiding double taxation.
  • DTAA Relief & TRC
  • Tie-Breaker Rules
  • Treaty Rate on Interest / Royalty
  • Tax-Residency Certificate
  • Avoiding Double Taxation

TDS & Refunds

Recovering the tax that was over-deducted.
  • Excess TDS Refund
  • 26AS / AIS Reconciliation
  • Lower-TDS Coordination
  • Refund Follow-up
  • Interest on Refund

Return Filing & Disclosures

Filing the correct return, correctly.
  • ITR-2 / 3 Filing
  • Reporting of Indian Income
  • Revised / Updated Returns
  • Verification
  • Required Disclosures

Advisory & Planning

Beyond this year’s return.
  • Return-to-India Planning
  • RNOR Benefits
  • Investment Structuring
  • Notice Support
  • Repatriation Coordination

Not sure if you need to file in India? let us check your position

How We File Your NRI Return
1
Determine StatusWe compute your residential status and identify any RNOR benefit.
2
Collate Income & TDSWe gather your Indian income and reconcile TDS against 26AS and AIS.
3
Apply DTAAWe apply treaty relief and the correct rates using your TRC.
4
File the ReturnWe prepare and file the correct ITR with all disclosures.
5
Claim & Track RefundWe claim and follow up any excess TDS refund due to you.

Why Choose Us

International-Tax ExpertiseNRI returns handled with residential status and DTAA fully considered.
DTAA SpecialistsWe apply treaty relief so you are not taxed twice on the same income.
Maximise RefundsWe recover the excess TDS that is so often left unclaimed by NRIs.
Residential-Status PlanningCorrect status - and RNOR benefits - can significantly reduce your tax.
Serves Global ClientsWe file for NRIs across the world, entirely online.
Confidential & TransparentDiscreet handling with clear, upfront professional fees.

Documents Usually Required

The exact set depends on your income - a typical list includes:

  • Passport & visa / stay details
  • PAN
  • Form 26AS & AIS
  • TDS certificates (16A / 27Q)
  • Income proofs (rent / gains / interest)
  • TRC & foreign-tax proof (for DTAA)
  • Bank statements (NRO / NRE)
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Frequently Asked Questions

An NRI must file a return in India if taxable Indian income exceeds the basic exemption limit, or to claim a refund of excess TDS, carry forward losses or meet other conditions. Even where not strictly required, filing is often worthwhile to recover TDS.

Residential status is determined under Section 6, mainly on the number of days spent in India in the year and preceding years, with special rules including deemed residency under Section 6(1A). Getting it right is essential, as it decides what income is taxable in India.

Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR) is a transitional status, often relevant when returning to India, under which foreign income generally remains outside the Indian tax net for a limited period. We check whether you qualify and plan around it.

A Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and your country of residence can lower the tax rate on income such as interest, and lets you avoid being taxed twice. With a valid Tax Residency Certificate, we apply the treaty benefit in your return.

Yes. TDS is often deducted at rates higher than your actual liability - especially on interest, rent and property. By filing a return we compute the correct tax and claim the balance as a refund, then follow up until it is received.

We charge transparent, agreed professional fees based on your income and the work involved, discussed upfront.

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An NRI with income, TDS or investments in India? Tell us your situation - we will confirm whether you should file, your residential status, DTAA relief and any refund due, with no obligation.

Residential status & RNOR planning
DTAA relief with TRC
Excess TDS refund recovery
ITR filing for global clients

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