RBI Extends Removal of Interest Rate Caps on NRI Deposits Through September
RBI opens a special window for FCNR(B) deposits until Sept 30, 2026, offering 5.5%-7% interest on U.S. dollar…
PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, and Sovereign Gold Bonds Stay Tax-Free Under New Regime
India's 2026 tax strategy shifts focus from deductions to exempt maturity proceeds for products like PPF, NPS, and…
Reinvest in House or Bonds: Section 54EC vs Long-Term Capital Gains Under Income-Tax Act
Learn how to use Sections 54, 54F, and 54EC to reduce Indian capital gains tax on property sales…
Australian Trust Income: Will Earnings Inside Family Trusts Be Taxed at 47%?
Avoid the 47% tax rate on Australian family trusts by making valid income distributions and trustee resolutions before…
NRI Fears Visiting India After Father’s Death, Worried H-1B Visa Stamp at FRRO
H-1B workers face significant reentry risks due to consular delays and visa stamping requirements. Learn how to navigate…
RBI Eases Investment Rules for Nris and Ocis, Allows Designated Repatriable Rupee Accounts
RBI updates 2026 foreign investment rules with higher caps and mandatory designated rupee accounts for NRIs, OCIs, and…
NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar Demands 3-Day Reports on Punjab NRI Marriage Frauds
NCW mandates 3-day reports from Punjab Police to tackle 32,000 NRI marriage fraud cases involving abandoned women and…
Karnataka’s 2026 Plan Targets NRI, Second-Home Purchases to Boost Affordable Housing Fund
Karnataka's 2026 housing fund proposal targets NRIs and second-home buyers with higher stamp duties to fund affordable housing…
RBI Revises FEMA Rules, Expands Investment Limits for NRIs and OCIs
New 2026 RBI/FEMA rules raise investment limits for NRIs, but U.S. tax reporting for global income and foreign…
Indian Nris Investing in U.S. Stocks Use W-8BEN to Avoid Withholding, 1042-S Reports Dividends
A guide for Indian investors on managing U.S. tax forms W-8BEN, 1042-S, and 1040-NR for stock investments and…
Section 87A Income Tax Rebate Can Zero Out Tax for Small Earners in Any Tax Regime
Section 87A offers tax rebates up to ₹60,000 for residents in 2026, potentially reducing tax liability to zero…
Income Tax Department Defines Non-Resident Individual for Assessment Year 2026–27
Guide to Indian tax residency for AY 2026–27: Learn how day-count rules, the ₹15 lakh income limit, and…
Nris Can Earn Up to 7.10% on USD FCNR(B) Deposits in India. But U.S. Tax Rules Apply
Indian banks raise USD FCNR(B) deposit rates to 7.10% through Sept 2026, offering NRIs high-yield, dollar-denominated returns with…
Indian Banks Hike NRI Deposit Rates as RBI Eases FCNR(B) Swap Facility Rules
RBI opens temporary swap window for 3-5 year FCNR(B) deposits through Sept 2026, potentially raising NRI returns while…