NRI
Tax obligations, property ownership rules, OCI card benefits, and financial planning guidance for Non-Resident Indians. Covers FEMA regulations, NRE/NRO accounts, and India-specific tax treaty provisions.
Top questions about NRI
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat should NRIs do to comply with tax residency rules for FY 2025-26?
NRIs must document their entry/exit dates to determine 182-day residency under Section 6 and report and pay tax on Indian-sourced income accordingly.
Read: NRI Tax Residency 2025-26: 120-Day Rule and Deemed ResidencyHow does this affect U.S. immigration and tax filings for NRIs?
U.S. tax residents with India activity like property or frequent cash movements may need to report these assets under IRS rules, including FBAR and Form 8938 filings.
Read: Union Budget 2026-27 Sets 30% Tax Rate on Unexplained Income in Cash Credits and InvestmentsDoes India's Budget 2026 affect how NRIs report their income to the IRS?
No, U.S. residents must still report worldwide income and foreign assets regardless of India-side disclosures.
Read: NRIs in U.S. Must Report Global Income Despite India's Budget 2026 SimplificationHow does India's April to March financial year affect NRIs splitting their income between countries in 2025?
India’s April–March financial year requires careful splitting of income when changing countries midyear, a step many taxpayers often miss. This can lead to compliance issues if not managed properly.
Read: Understanding the India–U.S.–Canada Tax Triangle for NRIs (2025)What are the implications of not updating tax residency for Indian citizens moving to Canada or the U.S. in 2025?
People who keep old statuses can be treated as full residents in two places at the same time, leading to dual taxation until they correct their records.
Read: Indian Tax Residency 2025: 182/60-Day Rules and Update ImplicationsIndian Consulate General Dubai Opens Special Window for NRI Certificates to Indian Students
Indian Consulate in Dubai offers a one-day walk-in for Grade 12 students to get NRI certificates for college admissions on April 4, 2026, at BLS centres.
2026 Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Raises Employer Shared Responsibility Payment
IRS updates ACA rules for 2026, raising the affordability threshold to 9.96% and increasing employer penalties for non-compliance…
Finance Bill 2026 Adds 12 New Tax Changes for Nris Under Income-Tax Act, 2025
India’s Finance Bill 2026 eases NRI property compliance and return filing while strengthening tax department jurisdiction and document…
Why Rising Gold Prices Matter for Nris and International Students in 2026
Rising gold prices and a weak rupee are straining Indian study-abroad budgets in 2026, forcing families to use…
CBDT Notifies Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Under Income-Tax Act, 2025
India's CBDT overhauls tax compliance with the Income-tax Rules 2026, reducing forms and rules to streamline digital filing…
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Takes Over in 2026, While Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Keep 1961 Cases Going
India replaces the 1961 Income-tax Act with the simplified 2025 Act on 1 April 2026, using a mapping…
Income-Tax Act, 2025, Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Keep 1961 Act Alive for Old Years
India launches the Income-tax Act 2025 to replace the 1961 law, simplifying forms and sections while preserving old…
Section 45(2) Explains Capital-Gains Tax on Stock-In-Trade Conversions
Learn how Section 45(2) splits asset gains into capital gains and business income using FMV on conversion, with…
2026 U.S. Business Deductions: What Nris, H-1B, Schedule C Filers Need
IRS updates 2026 business deductions: mileage rises to 72.5¢ and interest thresholds to $32M. Gift limits and travel…
2026 U.S. Reimbursement Rules Change for Nris, H-1B Professionals, F-1 Students
New 2026 IRS rules make moving reimbursements taxable for most workers. Accountable plans and $340 monthly transit limits…