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

Per diem worker in Saudi Arabia queries NRI status, tax refunds, and business expense reimbursements under FEMA. An individual working on a per diem basis in Saudi Arabia with salary credited in India inquired about their eligibility for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) status and the tax implications. They asked if they could reclaim taxes paid on their Indian salary and whether reimbursements for business expenses in Saudi Arabia, credited in India, are taxable. A respondent clarified that while the individual might qualify as an NRI, taxes paid in India on income received there cannot be refunded. Reimbursements may not be taxed, subject to Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) limits.