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ARTICLES BY HARSHAL BHUTA

An ETF qualifies as a “security” and, accordingly, constitutes a capital asset under Indian tax law. (Pixabay)

Selling Gold ETFs as an NRI? Know your India tax rules

2 min read . 12 Jan 2026

If your stay in India during the relevant financial year aggregates to 182 days or more, you would be regarded as a resident in India for tax purposes. (Pexel)

Will foreign consulting income be taxed in India if not remitted?

2 min read . 05 Jan 2026

If the seller is a non-resident, capital gains arising from the transfer of immovable property situated in India are taxable in India. (Mint)

Is TDS applicable when buying NRI property with capital gain below threshold?

2 min read . 30 Dec 2025

An NRI can apply for a lower or nil TDS certificate in cases of the sale of immovable property in India when the buyer is likely to deduct TDS on the gross consideration.

Does holding a joint account with parents create tax liability for NRIs?

2 min read . 24 Dec 2025

Under Indian tax laws, shares listed on foreign exchanges are treated as unlisted securities, and their tax liability on sale depends on the holding period. (Pexel)

How will my foreign RSUs get taxed in India?

2 min read . 19 Dec 2025

Gifts received from relatives are fully exempt from tax, irrespective of the amount. (Pixabay)

Will gifting money to daughter from a foreign bank account attract tax in India?

2 min read . 19 Dec 2025

If you have stayed in India for more than 182 days during the current financial year, you will be regarded as a tax resident under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.

How to obtain tax residency proof in India?

2 min read . 08 Dec 2025

Tax implications will arise only when gifted shares are sold.

Are gifts from NRIs to resident Indians taxable?

2 min read . 01 Dec 2025

For non-resident investors, both TDS and final tax are levied at a rate of 20% under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

NRI tax query - Can I claim TDS refund despite late return filing?

2 min read . 27 Nov 2025

For listed shares, a holding period of more than 12 months qualifies the transaction to be long-term in nature.

For NRIs, what is the tax treatment on pre-IPO share sales?

2 min read . 17 Nov 2025

The German Red Cross, being an unregistered non-profit, would likely be regarded as an association of persons (AOP) for Indian tax purposes. (Pixabay)

Will donating to the German Red Cross attract tax in India?

2 min read . 10 Nov 2025

Advance tax liability would arise only if the Indian company does not withhold the appropriate tax at source on the dividend payment. (Image: Pixabay)

Is an NRI liable to pay advance tax on dividend income?

2 min read . 03 Nov 2025

Under Indian income tax law, merely acquiring shares of an Indian company does not create an immediate tax obligation. (Pexel)

What are tax implications for UAE-based NRI trading in unlisted shares?

2 min read . 27 Oct 2025

For listed shares held for more than 12 months, the taxpayer may choose to treat them as investments, making the gains eligible for capital gains tax. (Pixabay)

How NRIs are taxed on gains from Indian equity investments

2 min read . 22 Oct 2025

Equity shares of listed companies held for more than 12 months are considered long-term capital assets, and any resulting gains are treated as long-term capital gains. (Istockphoto)

Is there capital gains exemption on reinvesting share sale proceeds?

2 min read . 29 Sept 2025

For non-residents, taxable income in India includes amounts that are received in India, deemed to be received in India, or that accrue or arise, or are deemed to accrue or arise, in India. (Image: Pixabay)

Working in China, getting paid in India? Here's how to avoid Indian tax.

1 min read . 22 Sept 2025

The Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, introduced specific changes to the taxation of unlisted bonds.

The tax implications of selling US-listed bonds

2 min read . 01 Sept 2025

How will an NRI be taxed on maturity proceeds from an insurance plan

2 min read . 26 Aug 2025

India's income tax law has special provisions for certain types of income earned by non-resident Indians. Photo: iStock

As an NRI, do I need to file a tax return for Indian mutual fund capital gains?

2 min read . 18 Aug 2025

For unlisted shares, a holding period of more than 24 months qualifies the gains as long-term capital gains (LTCG).

What will be the tax on the sale of shares bought as a resident and NRI?

2 min read . 11 Aug 2025