NRI (33 articles)

Article: This guide explores tax-efficient strategies to minimize lifetime taxes, maximize post-tax returns, and navigate US estate tax rules.
NRI Return to India
Returning to India? How to Handle 401(k), IRA & US Accounts the Right Way Article: This guide explores tax-efficient strategies to minimize lifetime taxes, maximize post-tax returns, and navigate US estate tax rules.

Published: 8 March 2025

25 MIN READ
Article: This article compares 10-year CAGR returns across asset classes, explains the impact of taxation, and provides a capital allocation framework for NRIs.
NRI Choosing Investments
India vs. US: Where Should NRIs Invest for Maximum Returns? Article: This article compares 10-year CAGR returns across asset classes, explains the impact of taxation, and provides a capital allocation framework for NRIs.

Published: 28 February 2025

16 MIN READ
Article: This guide breaks down how these accounts handle rental income, property sales, and capital gains. Learn how TDS applies, whether DTAA helps avoid double taxation, and how to legally repatriate funds abroad.
NRI Real Estate Tax
NRE vs. NRO Accounts for Real Estate: Tax & Repatriation Explained Article: This guide breaks down how these accounts handle rental income, property sales, and capital gains. Learn how TDS applies, whether DTAA helps avoid double taxation, and how to legally repatriate funds abroad.

Published: 22 February 2025

19 MIN READ
Article: This article describes the tax benefits announced in Budget 2025 that can be used by NRIs planning to retire in India to create a tax-free and inflation-indexed passive income stream.
Budget Tax NRI
Budget 2025: how NRIs planning to retire in India can get 2 lakhs per month tax-free with a $1million investment Article: This article describes the tax benefits announced in Budget 2025 that can be used by NRIs planning to retire in India to create a tax-free and inflation-indexed passive income stream.

Published: 1 February 2025

9 MIN READ
Article: This article simplifies compliance for US, Canada, UK, and Australia-based NRIs, covering FBAR, FATCA, PFIC, and T1135 requirements.
NRI Tax
What NRIs Must Do With Indian Investments Before the Year-End? PFIC, FATCA, DTAA and ITR rules Simplified Article: This article simplifies compliance for US, Canada, UK, and Australia-based NRIs, covering FBAR, FATCA, PFIC, and T1135 requirements.

Published: 18 December 2024

10 MIN READ
Article: This article discusses the mechanics and tax exemption rules applicable to US-based NRIs who wish to gift money to their parents in India.
NRI Tax Senior Citizens
How much money can NRIs in the US gift to their parents in India in 2025? Article: This article discusses the mechanics and tax exemption rules applicable to US-based NRIs who wish to gift money to their parents in India.

Published: 19 November 2024

8 MIN READ
Article: This article uses the Arthgyaan goal-based investing calculator to understand how much corpus is needed to have a comfortable lifestyle in India.
Case Study NRI FIRE
Barista FIRE Calculator for NRI Returning to India: Can $1 million be enough for this NRI returning to India in 5 years for early-retirement? Article: This article uses the Arthgyaan goal-based investing calculator to understand how much corpus is needed to have a comfortable lifestyle in India.

Published: 3 November 2024

9 MIN READ
Article: This guide covers when NRIs become RNORs, what taxes they must pay on Indian and foreign income, and how to take advantage of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA).
NRI Return to India Tax
Understanding RNOR Tax Status in India: Key Rules and Tax Obligations Explained Article: This guide covers when NRIs become RNORs, what taxes they must pay on Indian and foreign income, and how to take advantage of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA).

Published: 2 October 2024

9 MIN READ
Article: This article simplifies the process of selling land in India for NRIs, offering clear insights on how to manage TDS deductions, understand the differences between urban and rural agricultural land, and calculate capital gains tax.
NRI Tax Real Estate
Complete Tax Guide for NRIs Selling Land in India Article: This article simplifies the process of selling land in India for NRIs, offering clear insights on how to manage TDS deductions, understand the differences between urban and rural agricultural land, and calculate capital gains tax.

Published: 4 September 2024

14 MIN READ
Article: This article explains the concept of US Estate taxes that might take out a large chunk of the portfolio of Indian and NRI investors due to tax on their US-based assets.
Tax NRI International Investing
Understanding the 40% IRS Estate Tax for Resident Indians and Returning NRIs Article: This article explains the concept of US Estate taxes that might take out a large chunk of the portfolio of Indian and NRI investors due to tax on their US-based assets.

Published: 28 August 2024

10 MIN READ
Article: This article lists out the processes and frequently asked questions for NRIs looking to create a Power of Attorney for selling their house in India.
FAQ NRI
FAQs for NRIs for applying for Power of Attorney (PoA) for selling a house in India Article: This article lists out the processes and frequently asked questions for NRIs looking to create a Power of Attorney for selling their house in India.

Published: 5 August 2024

7 MIN READ
Article: The article lists out the important points and steps an NRI property seller must keep in mind while selling property in India.
NRI Real Estate Tax
How should NRIs sell property in India? Article: The article lists out the important points and steps an NRI property seller must keep in mind while selling property in India.

Published: 4 August 2024

19 MIN READ
Article: This article lists out the processes and frequently asked questions for NRIs looking to fill Form 13 for applying for Lower Deduction Certificate.
FAQ NRI Tax
FAQs for NRIs for applying for Lower Deduction Certificate by filling Form 13 Article: This article lists out the processes and frequently asked questions for NRIs looking to fill Form 13 for applying for Lower Deduction Certificate.

Published: 2 August 2024

8 MIN READ
Article: This article provides a ready-reckoner list of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) rates applicable to NRIs for their income in India.
NRI Tax
What are the TDS rates applicable to NRIs? Article: This article provides a ready-reckoner list of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) rates applicable to NRIs for their income in India.

Published: 21 July 2024

7 MIN READ
Article: US-based NRIs investing in Indian mutual funds and stocks must comply with PFIC and FBAR rules or risk severe IRS penalties. This guide breaks down the reporting requirements for FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) and Form 8621 (PFIC), helping NRIs avoid excessive taxation.
NRI Tax
How US NRIs Can Avoid Heavy PFIC & FBAR Penalties on Indian Investments? Article: US-based NRIs investing in Indian mutual funds and stocks must comply with PFIC and FBAR rules or risk severe IRS penalties. This guide breaks down the reporting requirements for FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) and Form 8621 (PFIC), helping NRIs avoid excessive taxation.

Published: 14 April 2024

14 MIN READ
Article: This article looks at the tax and compliance rules to keep in mind for transferring money to an NRE account by resident Indians, from NRO accounts and from abroad.
NRI
The complete guide for transferring money to an NRE account: NRO to NRE and resident to NRE covered Article: This article looks at the tax and compliance rules to keep in mind for transferring money to an NRE account by resident Indians, from NRO accounts and from abroad.

Published: 10 April 2024

8 MIN READ
Article: This article discusses the mechanics and tax exemption rules applicable to US-based NRIs who wish to gift money to their parents in India.
NRI Tax
How much money can NRIs in the US gift to their parents in India in 2024? Article: This article discusses the mechanics and tax exemption rules applicable to US-based NRIs who wish to gift money to their parents in India.

Published: 14 January 2024

6 MIN READ
Article: The article uses rolling returns to compare various investment options for US-based NRIs intending to invest in the Indian stock market.
NRI
Best Investment Choices for US NRIs in Indian Stocks: a Rolling Returns Analysis Article: The article uses rolling returns to compare various investment options for US-based NRIs intending to invest in the Indian stock market.

Published: 17 December 2023

10 MIN READ
Article: The article compares various investment options for US-based NRIs intending to invest in the Indian stock market.
NRI
Wall Street or Dalal Street: which is the best option for US NRIs to invest in Indian stocks based on PFIC rule? Article: The article compares various investment options for US-based NRIs intending to invest in the Indian stock market.

Published: 29 November 2023

11 MIN READ
Article: This article discusses a common tax saving technique of investing in the name of parents to save tax. We also look at the pros and cons.
Tax NRI
Who should invest in the name of parents to save tax? Who should not? Article: This article discusses a common tax saving technique of investing in the name of parents to save tax. We also look at the pros and cons.

Published: 15 November 2023

6 MIN READ
Article: NRIs need to follow FEMA rules once their tax residency status changes from resident Indian to NRI. This article shows how to calculate the residency status based on the amount of time spent inside and outside India.
NRI
Who is an NRI and who is not? Understanding FEMA and NRE/NRO bank accounts Article: NRIs need to follow FEMA rules once their tax residency status changes from resident Indian to NRI. This article shows how to calculate the residency status based on the amount of time spent inside and outside India.

Published: 20 September 2023

12 MIN READ
Article: Discover how expats can secure the right salary abroad to get a better than India lifestyle using the concept of purchasing parity.
NRI
Calculating Minimum Salaries for Indian Expats Looking to Shift Abroad Article: Discover how expats can secure the right salary abroad to get a better than India lifestyle using the concept of purchasing parity.

Published: 10 September 2023

10 MIN READ
Article: NRIs must file your income tax return on rental income from Indian property the right way. Learn about the tax deductions you can claim and how to file your return without hassles.
NRI Tax
NRIs: How to File Your Income Tax Return on Rental Income from Indian Property Article: NRIs must file your income tax return on rental income from Indian property the right way. Learn about the tax deductions you can claim and how to file your return without hassles.

Published: 13 August 2023

7 MIN READ
Article: This article covers the mechanics for NRIs to regularly send or make one-time large gifts of money to parents in India.
NRI Tax
How much money can NRIs gift to parents in India? Article: This article covers the mechanics for NRIs to regularly send or make one-time large gifts of money to parents in India.

Published: 30 July 2023

6 MIN READ
Article: This article shows the solution in case NRIs suddenly find their PAN number has become inoperative after 30th June 2023.
NRI Tax
What should NRIs do if your PAN has become inoperative? Article: This article shows the solution in case NRIs suddenly find their PAN number has become inoperative after 30th June 2023.

Published: 21 July 2023

6 MIN READ
Article: This article compiles an exhaustive list of FAQs on the concept of NRE Fixed Deposits (NRE FD).
FAQ NRI Fixed Deposit
Frequently asked questions on NRE Fixed Deposits (NRE FD): the complete guide Article: This article compiles an exhaustive list of FAQs on the concept of NRE Fixed Deposits (NRE FD).

Published: 31 May 2023

9 MIN READ
Article: This article shows what returns NRIs should expect if they invest in India and later repatriate that corpus to their current country of residence.
NRI
Should NRIs invest in India for higher returns and later repatriate? Article: This article shows what returns NRIs should expect if they invest in India and later repatriate that corpus to their current country of residence.

Published: 21 May 2023

4 MIN READ
Article: This article makes US-based NRIs aware of the taxation on the unrealised gain rule if they invest in Indian stocks, ETFs and mutual funds.
NRI
Should US-based NRIs sell off their mutual funds and stocks in India? Article: This article makes US-based NRIs aware of the taxation on the unrealised gain rule if they invest in Indian stocks, ETFs and mutual funds.

Published: 12 April 2023

11 MIN READ
Article: This article discusses the mechanics and tax exemption rules applicable to US-based NRIs who wish to gift money to their parents in India.
NRI Tax
How can NRIs in the US gift money to their parents in India in 2023? Article: This article discusses the mechanics and tax exemption rules applicable to US-based NRIs who wish to gift money to their parents in India.

Published: 4 January 2023

6 MIN READ
Article: We discuss if it is a good idea for conservative NRI investors to create a retirement portfolio in India only with safe and risk-free investment options.
NRI Retirement Fixed Deposit
Can NRIs retire in India with only safe investment options like a fixed deposit? Article: We discuss if it is a good idea for conservative NRI investors to create a retirement portfolio in India only with safe and risk-free investment options.

Published: 25 September 2022

10 MIN READ
Article: This article shows the steps NRIs can take to easily manage their family’s finances in India.
NRI Senior Citizens
How can NRIs easily manage their parents' finances in India? Article: This article shows the steps NRIs can take to easily manage their family’s finances in India.

Published: 7 April 2022

14 MIN READ
Article: This article shows you the steps to follow to once you become an NRI regarding your accounts in India.
NRI Tax
How should an NRI handle investments and accounts in India before shifting? Article: This article shows you the steps to follow to once you become an NRI regarding your accounts in India.

Published: 2 February 2022

23 MIN READ
Article: This post deals with the financial steps needed to prepare for shifting abroad within 1-2 years.
NRI
How should you handle your finances if you are planning to shift abroad? Article: This post deals with the financial steps needed to prepare for shifting abroad within 1-2 years.

Published: 8 September 2021

7 MIN READ

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