NRI tax filing
NRI income tax return in India: file correctly and claim what you are owed
Reviewed October 2026 by Sumit Kumar, Chartered Accountant
An NRI must file an Indian return when the income is above the threshold or when you want a refund of tax already withheld. Rent, interest, capital gains and dividends all count. A correct return also builds the record you will need later for a sale or a remittance.
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Who this is for
Is this your situation?
- You earn rent, interest, dividends or gains in India while living abroad.
- Tax was withheld on your income and you want a refund.
- You missed earlier years and want to bring your filings up to date.
Common mistakes
Where people go wrong
- Assuming tax withheld at source settles everything. It often does not match the tax actually due.
- Reporting the wrong residential status. This changes what is taxable in India.
- Not claiming treaty relief or foreign tax credit and paying tax twice.
What we handle
What we take off your plate
One accountant who is also a registered migration agent, so your tax, your residency and your move are looked at together.
- 01
Residential status check
A reasoned view of your status for the year.
- 02
Income and deductions
Every Indian income stream captured with the correct treatment.
- 03
Return filing
Prepared, filed and verified.
- 04
Refunds and past years
Claims for excess tax and clean-up of missed filings.
How it works
What happens, step by step
Everything is done online, so where you live makes no difference. We work with clients across many countries.
Step 1
Collect and review
Your documents and a short call about your year.
Step 2
Determine status
We confirm residential status and what is taxable.
Step 3
Prepare the return
Income, deductions and credits computed.
Step 4
File and verify
Filed on your behalf and confirmed.
Documents
What to have ready
Not everything is needed on day one. Send what you have and we will tell you what is missing.
- PAN and passport
- Bank interest certificates and statements
- Rent agreements and property tax receipts
- Tax deducted statements
- Capital gains records
Why a Chartered Accountant who is also a migration agent
Tax residency and immigration status affect each other. A move, a visa or a return date can change what India taxes. Sumit Kumar is a Chartered Accountant and a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1803385) who has lived as a migrant himself, so both sides are considered in one conversation.
Enquiry
Tell us where you stand
Where you live, what you own in India and what you want to achieve. That is enough to begin.
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FAQs
Questions we get asked
Do all NRIs need to file?
Can I file from abroad?
What if I have not filed for years?
Will my foreign income be taxed in India?
Get a clear view of your position
Send your situation and we will tell you where you stand, what is due and what it will cost, before you commit.