How Can NRIs Avoid Double Taxation?

SR Posted by: Sumeet Raghavan
• 27 June, 2025
7 Reply

NRIs can avoid double taxation through the lifesaving DTAA. It is basically an agreement that is signed by two countries. It is carried out by India with different countries, in which they fix a specific rate at which TDS will be deducted on the income paid to residents of that country.

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  • Yash Khater 03 July, 2025

    India has signed DTAA with major countries such as Australia, Belgium, Canada, Italy, the US, etc. To apply for DTA, first, you need to find out the type of income on which the DTAA applies. Also, the tax liability under the Income Tax Act. If your income falls under the specific articles of DTAA, then it will be taxed. Use section 90(2) and decide which act is more beneficial between the DTAA (Treaty Override) and the IT Act.

  • Devansh Kapoor 01 July, 2025

    Double Taxation is when an NRI's income is taxed both in India and their country of residence, which is quite unfair. To avoid this situation, the Indian Government has agreed to the DTAA agreement with several countries across the world. With the help of this agreement, an NRI working outside India will not have to pay tax on the income that they earn outside India.

  • Amit Sharma 30 June, 2025

    Take advantage of the DTAA to avoid double taxation. NRIs need to fill out the DTAA application form (Form 10F) to enjoy the benefits offered by the DTAA between India and their country of residence.

  • Sanya Ghoshal 29 June, 2025

    To avoid double taxation as an NRI, you should take advantage of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).

  • Ankit mangal 29 June, 2025

    Do check if India has a DTAA agreement with your resident country. If yes, then you can use the DTAA to avoid paying tax twice. This agreement covers a range of income, such as interest, employment, capital gains, business profits, etc.

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