NRI tax filing, property transaction and compliance support
Vijayarajan & Associates assists Non-Resident Indians with Indian income tax return filing, residential status review, capital gains computation, TDS-related matters, DTAA documentation and tax support for property transactions in India.
The service is designed for NRIs who need organised, India-focused tax and documentation assistance while living outside India.
NRI tax support for Indian income and assets
This service is suitable for NRIs, overseas citizens, returning Indians and families managing Indian income, property, investments or tax records from outside India. Support is provided based on documents, facts and applicable Indian tax provisions.
NRIs with Indian income
Return filing support for rent, interest, dividend, capital gains, business income or other income taxable in India.
Income taxNRIs selling property
Capital gains computation, TDS-related review, property transaction documentation and return filing support.
Property taxReturning Indians
Residential status review and support for tax treatment of Indian and foreign income based on facts and applicable provisions.
ResidencyCommon NRI tax and compliance matters
NRI tax matters often require review of residential status, source of income, tax deducted at source, treaty documents and Indian reporting requirements.
| Area | What it covers | How the firm assists |
|---|---|---|
| Residential status | Determination of tax residency based on stay in India and other relevant facts. | Review of travel details, status classification and taxability implications. |
| Income tax return filing | Indian return filing for income chargeable to tax in India, refund claims or other filing requirements. | Income computation, Form 26AS or AIS review, tax working and filing support. |
| Property income | Rent from property in India, municipal tax, interest deduction and related TDS or return implications. | Computation of taxable rental income and documentation support. |
| Capital gains | Sale of land, building, shares, mutual funds or other Indian assets. | Capital gains computation, cost data review, indexation where applicable and return filing support. |
| DTAA support | Treaty-related review, tax residency certificate documentation and income classification. | Preparation of working papers based on facts, documents and applicable treaty provisions. |
| TDS matters | TDS on rent, interest, property transactions, capital gains or other Indian-source income. | Review of deductions, Form 26AS matching, refund claim support and filing coordination. |
What tax issues arise when an NRI sells property in India?
When an NRI sells property in India, the transaction may require review of capital gains, cost of acquisition, holding period, TDS, available exemptions, documentation, bank remittance requirements and income tax return filing. The exact treatment depends on facts, documents and applicable law.
Important note
Property transactions involving NRIs should be reviewed before execution wherever possible. Early review can help identify TDS, exemption, documentation and reporting requirements before funds are transferred or returns are filed.
Capital gains computation
Sale consideration, cost, improvement expenses, holding period and available supporting documents are reviewed.
TDS-related review
Tax deduction implications are reviewed based on the transaction type, buyer details and available tax documents.
Exemption documentation
Where applicable, investment or exemption-related documentation can be reviewed for tax computation support.
Return filing support
Capital gains and related TDS credits are considered while preparing the Indian income tax return.
Structured process for NRI tax support
A clear process helps NRIs coordinate Indian tax matters remotely with proper documents and review checkpoints.
Understand facts
Identify country of residence, Indian income sources, property or investment transactions and filing requirement.
Review residential status
Travel details and relevant facts are reviewed to determine Indian tax residential status for the year.
Collect documents
Form 26AS, AIS, bank statements, property papers, investment reports, rent details or TDS certificates are collected as relevant.
Prepare computation
Income, deductions, capital gains, TDS credits and refund or tax payable position are computed based on available records.
File or support filing
Return filing or related compliance support is provided through the income tax portal based on agreed scope.
Maintain record trail
Filed returns, acknowledgements, challans, computations and working papers are organised for future reference.
Information usually required from NRIs
The required documents depend on the type of income, assets, country of residence and transaction involved.
For income tax filing
- PAN and basic contact details
- Indian bank account details
- Form 26AS, AIS and TIS
- Details of rent, interest, dividend or other Indian income
- Investment statements and tax deduction certificates
- Previous year return, if available
For property sale support
- Purchase deed and sale agreement
- Cost of improvement details, if any
- Sale consideration and buyer details
- TDS certificates or challan information
- Loan and interest details, if relevant
- Exemption investment documents, where applicable
Connected areas of support
NRI tax matters often overlap with income tax, property transactions, investment reporting and advisory support.
Income Tax Filing
Tax computation, return filing, refund claims and Form 26AS or AIS review.
View tax servicesProperty Transaction Tax
Capital gains computation, TDS review and documentation support for Indian property transactions.
View capital gains supportAccounting & Compliance
Support for Indian business income, records and periodic compliance where applicable.
View accounting servicesNRI tax service questions
Can Vijayarajan & Associates assist NRIs with income tax return filing in India?
Yes. The firm assists NRIs with Indian income tax return filing, tax computation, Form 26AS or AIS review and documentation support based on Indian-source income and applicable provisions.
When may an NRI need to file an income tax return in India?
An NRI may need to file an Indian return where income taxable in India exceeds the applicable threshold, TDS refund is to be claimed, capital gains arise, or filing is otherwise required under applicable law.
Does the firm assist with tax on sale of Indian property by NRIs?
Yes. The firm assists with capital gains computation, TDS-related review, supporting documents and return filing support for property transactions involving NRIs.
Can DTAA benefits be reviewed?
Yes. DTAA-related review can be provided based on the country of residence, nature of income, tax residency certificate and applicable treaty provisions.
Can the process be handled remotely?
Most document review, tax computation and filing support can be coordinated remotely, subject to availability of required information, authorisations and portal access.
Discuss your NRI tax or property transaction requirement
Share your country of residence, Indian income sources, property transaction details and the assessment year for which support is required.