Question ID : 40837

Income Tax on NRI

An individual whose presence in india was slightly above six months during 2019-20 Previous year has gone for higher studies etc to a foreign country.He is earning some income there doing part time job. At the same time a Proprietorship firm is working in his name. Whether his Income from India as well as Foreign country has to be clubbed in 2020-21 Financial year

Significant amendment from FY 2020-21, an individual who is a citizen of India who is not liable to tax in any other country will be deemed to be a resident in India. The condition for deemed residential status applies only if the total income (other than foreign sources) exceeds Rs 15 lakh and nil tax liability in other countries or territories by reason of his domicile or residence or any other criteria of similar nature