Residential status and India stay
Review Section 6 tests, arrival/departure evidence, prior-year stay and applicable exceptions before selecting residential status.
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NRI Income Tax Return Filing Services in India
Practical assistance with Indian income tax returns for non-residents, returning Indians and Merchant Navy professionals. We reconcile tax records, determine relevant income heads and review residential status before filing.
Rajiv Malik & Associates is based in Ambala City, Haryana and provides online support where appropriate. We do not claim offices in other cities.
What we review for NRI tax returns
NRI taxation is fact-specific. The correct treatment is not determined by the type of bank account or passport alone.
NRE, NRO and bank interest
Reconcile interest certificates, Form 26AS, AIS and TIS. Exemptions and taxability depend on account status and applicable conditions.
Capital gains and property
Review Indian shares, mutual funds, property transactions, cost records, holding periods, withholding and treaty considerations.
TDS refund and income reporting
Reconcile tax credits and select the correct heads of income; a refund depends on the final computation and verified credits.
DTAA and foreign income
Assess treaty residence, source of income, salary receipt and disclosure obligations on the facts. Form 67 applies only where relevant to a foreign tax credit claim.
Merchant Navy and seafarers
Review CDC, passport, ship flag, voyage details, employment contract, salary receipt and special day-counting rules where applicable.
Documents usually needed
Passport and travel history; PAN; Indian income details; AIS, TIS and Form 26AS; bank interest and TDS certificates; capital-gain statements where relevant; and foreign residence or employment evidence as applicable.
For seafarers, CDC, sign-on/off dates, voyage evidence and salary documents may also be needed. A tailored document list is provided after reviewing the facts.
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Frequently asked questions
Does every NRI need to file an Indian ITR?
No. Filing depends on Indian taxable income, applicable thresholds, special filing conditions and refund or other requirements.
Is NRE account interest always taxable in India?
Not necessarily. Section 10(4)(ii) exemption depends on the account holder and applicable FEMA and tax conditions. NRO interest generally needs separate review.
Is foreign-flag seafarer salary automatically exempt?
No. Residential status, place of service, first receipt, deemed accrual and applicable treaty provisions must be examined.
Can an NRI claim a TDS refund?
Where tax deducted exceeds the final Indian tax liability and the credits are verified, a refund may be claimable through an appropriate return.
Need help with an NRI ITR?
Share the assessment year and the type of Indian income to discuss the next steps.