Moved Abroad? Your India Tax Duty May Still Exist
Moving abroad does not cancel your Indian tax obligations. If you earn rent, FD interest, or sell property in India, you may still need to file an ITR — and could get a big refund if you skip it.
An NRI with a ₹50,000 FD interest pays ₹15,000 in TDS — often more than needed
Your Indian income gets taxed at this rate even after you move abroad
Key Takeaways
Check your Form 26AS or AIS on the income tax portal to see how much TDS has already been deducted from your Indian income.
Compare your actual tax liability under the India-DTAA treaty with your resident country — you may owe far less than the 30% deducted.
File your ITR before July 31 each year if your Indian income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh, or even below that limit to claim a TDS refund.
Moving abroad does not cancel your Indian tax obligations. If you earn rent, FD interest, or sell property in India, you may still need to file an ITR — and could get a big refund if you skip it.
Here's what happened: NRIs are liable to pay tax on income earned or received in India, including rent, FD interest, capital gains, and dividends.. Banks and tenants deduct TDS at a flat 30% on most NRI income — often higher than the actual tax owed under treaty rules.. Filing an ITR allows NRIs to claim refunds on excess TDS, offset capital losses, and stay compliant for future financial dealings in India..
What you should do: Check your Form 26AS or AIS on the income tax portal to see how much TDS has already been deducted from your Indian income.. Compare your actual tax liability under the India-DTAA treaty with your resident country — you may owe far less than the 30% deducted.. File your ITR before July 31 each year if your Indian income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh, or even below that limit to claim a TDS refund..
If you sold Indian property or mutual funds at a loss, filing an ITR lets you carry forward that capital loss for up to 8 years — even as an NRI.
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