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Taxation of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs): Applicability and Compliance

Description: This quiz covers the various aspects of taxation of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), including applicability, compliance, and relevant provisions under Indian tax laws.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor determining the residential status of an individual in India for tax purposes?

  1. Physical presence in India

  2. Income earned in India

  3. Permanent home in India

  4. Nationality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nationality is not a factor in determining the residential status of an individual in India for tax purposes. The other three factors, physical presence, income earned, and permanent home, are all relevant in determining residential status.

An NRI is generally required to file an income tax return in India if their total income exceeds which of the following limits?

  1. ₹2.5 lakhs

  2. ₹5 lakhs

  3. ₹10 lakhs

  4. ₹15 lakhs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An NRI is generally required to file an income tax return in India if their total income, including income from all sources both in India and abroad, exceeds ₹2.5 lakhs in a financial year.

Which of the following types of income is exempt from tax in India for NRIs?

  1. Interest on NRE deposits

  2. Dividend income from Indian companies

  3. Rental income from property in India

  4. Capital gains from sale of shares in Indian companies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Interest earned on Non-Resident External (NRE) deposits is exempt from tax in India for NRIs. The other types of income mentioned are generally taxable in India, subject to certain conditions and exemptions.

NRIs are allowed to repatriate their earnings from India up to a certain limit without any restrictions. What is this limit?

  1. $1 million per year

  2. $2 million per year

  3. $3 million per year

  4. $4 million per year


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NRIs are allowed to repatriate their earnings from India up to a limit of $1 million per year without any restrictions. This limit applies to all types of earnings, including salary, business income, and investment income.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of being declared a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) for tax purposes?

  1. Loss of voting rights in India

  2. Inability to hold certain types of property in India

  3. Exemption from paying taxes on foreign income

  4. Inability to open a bank account in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Being declared a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) for tax purposes does not result in the loss of voting rights in India. NRIs retain their voting rights and can participate in elections in India.

Which of the following is a requirement for an NRI to maintain their NRI status?

  1. Spending at least 182 days in India in a financial year

  2. Having a permanent home in India

  3. Maintaining an NRE or FCNR account in India

  4. Filing an income tax return in India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To maintain their NRI status, NRIs are required to maintain a Non-Resident External (NRE) or Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) account in India. These accounts are used to hold foreign currency and are exempt from certain taxes in India.

Which of the following is NOT a tax-saving investment option available to NRIs in India?

  1. Public Provident Fund (PPF)

  2. National Pension System (NPS)

  3. Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS)

  4. Fixed Deposit (FD) in a scheduled bank


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fixed Deposit (FD) in a scheduled bank is not a tax-saving investment option available to NRIs in India. The other three options, PPF, NPS, and ELSS, offer tax benefits to NRIs who invest in them.

Which of the following is a type of income that is taxable in India for NRIs, even if it is earned outside India?

  1. Rental income from property in India

  2. Interest income from NRE deposits

  3. Dividend income from Indian companies

  4. Capital gains from sale of shares in Indian companies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rental income from property in India is taxable in India for NRIs, even if it is earned outside India. This is because rental income is considered to be income from a source in India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of income that is exempt from tax in India for NRIs?

  1. Interest on NRE deposits

  2. Dividend income from Indian companies

  3. Capital gains from sale of shares in Indian companies

  4. Income from employment outside India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Income from employment outside India is not exempt from tax in India for NRIs. This is because income from employment is considered to be income from a source in India, even if it is earned outside India.

Which of the following is a consequence of being declared a Resident Indian for tax purposes?

  1. Liability to pay taxes on worldwide income

  2. Inability to hold certain types of property in India

  3. Exemption from paying taxes on foreign income

  4. Inability to open a bank account in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Being declared a Resident Indian for tax purposes results in liability to pay taxes on worldwide income, including income earned both in India and abroad.

Which of the following is a requirement for an individual to be considered a Resident Indian for tax purposes?

  1. Spending at least 182 days in India in a financial year

  2. Having a permanent home in India

  3. Maintaining an NRE or FCNR account in India

  4. Filing an income tax return in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To be considered a Resident Indian for tax purposes, an individual must spend at least 182 days in India in a financial year.

Which of the following is NOT a type of income that is taxable in India for Resident Indians?

  1. Salary earned in India

  2. Interest income from NRE deposits

  3. Dividend income from Indian companies

  4. Capital gains from sale of shares in Indian companies


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Interest income from Non-Resident External (NRE) deposits is not taxable in India for Resident Indians. This is because NRE deposits are considered to be foreign currency accounts and are exempt from Indian taxes.

Which of the following is a type of income that is exempt from tax in India for Resident Indians?

  1. Interest on Public Provident Fund (PPF)

  2. Dividend income from Indian companies

  3. Capital gains from sale of shares in Indian companies

  4. Income from employment outside India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Interest on Public Provident Fund (PPF) is exempt from tax in India for Resident Indians. This is because PPF is a government-sponsored savings scheme and the interest earned on it is exempt from tax.

Which of the following is a consequence of being declared a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) for tax purposes?

  1. Loss of voting rights in India

  2. Inability to hold certain types of property in India

  3. Exemption from paying taxes on foreign income

  4. Inability to open a bank account in India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Being declared a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) for tax purposes results in exemption from paying taxes on foreign income. This means that NRIs are not required to pay Indian taxes on income earned outside India.

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