Master your residential status. A curated library of guides, rules, and planning tools for global Indians.
The primary test for tax residency. Understand how physical presence determines your status.
Read GuideAre you a high-income earner? Learn about the stricter rule for Indian incomes above ₹15 Lakh.
Read GuideDeemed resident rules for Gulf NRIs & individuals in zero-tax countries with Indian income > ₹15L.
Read GuideWhy both arrival and departure days count as full days in India and how to avoid midnight traps.
Read GuideHow our automated tool tracks travel days and verifies compliance with 100% precision.
Read GuideA side-by-side comparison of Indian and global tax liabilities for each residential status.
Read GuideComplete comparison of taxability, foreign currency deposits, and FEMA repatriation rules.
Read GuideClaim DTAA treaty benefits to reduce standard 30% TDS on NRO interest and dividends to 10-15%.
Read GuideDon't confuse banking and intention rules with income tax day counts. Key differences explained.
Read GuideRule 126 and Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) date counting for merchant navy crew.
Read GuideSection 56(2)(x) exemptions for relatives, tax on non-relative gifts, and clubbing provisions.
Read GuideIs your foreign salary taxable in India? Detailed scenarios for NRIs and RNOR individuals.
Read GuideMandatory reporting of foreign bank accounts, 401(k), and stocks for RORs to avoid ₹10L penalty.
Read GuideHow to get a Lower TDS Certificate (Form 13) and save capital gains tax with Section 54/54EC.
Read GuideWhat property types NRIs can buy in India, rules on farmhouses, and inheritance rights.
Read Guide₹75,000 duty-free allowance, gold weight limits (40g/20g), laptops, and Transfer of Residence.
Read GuideMoving back? Use the RNOR window to shield your foreign income and assets from tax.
Read GuideA step-by-step checklist for banking, tax, and investments before moving back to India.
Read GuideCase studies for Seafarers, Gulf NRIs, and Frequent Travelers.
Specific questions about Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident status.