NRI Eligibility

[Guest]

Hi

I m on Per Diem in KSA with Salary being credited in India... If i stay >180Days in KSA ,

1. Do I qualify for NRI Status, If yes, can i get back all the Tax paid in INR Salary
2. My Reimbursements for Business spends in KSA get credited in INR in India, Is this Taxable as per Law

Thanks

Shibu

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

Revenue accrued in India is taxable unless there is a double taxation avoidation agreement.

[Guest]

Dr Sir

Kindly provide a detailed answer, there are 2 questions... For Point 2, it is still not clear to me... I m referring to Saudi Arabia....

1. Do I qualify for NRI Status, If yes, can i get back all the Tax paid in INR Salary
2. My Reimbursements for Business spends in KSA get credited in INR in India, Is this Taxable as per Law

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

You may be qualified as NRI. But whatever taxes paid in India on the income received in India cannot be got refunded. The reimbursements may not be taxed subject to the limit prescribed under FEMA provisions.

[Guest]

Thankyou DR Mariappan

AI Summary

NRI status can apply, but income credited in India remains taxable and taxes paid are not refundable; reimbursements possibly non taxable. Income that accrues or is received in India remains taxable in India unless relief is available under a double taxation avoidance agreement; taxes paid in India on income received in India are not refundable simply because one attains non resident status. Reimbursements for business expenses credited in India may not be taxable if they fall within prescribed FEMA limits and applicable tax rules.