{"id":8132,"date":"2025-02-22T17:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T11:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/?p=8132"},"modified":"2025-02-22T18:07:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T12:37:16","slug":"budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget 2025: Key Tax Changes Every NRI Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >In this article, we will discuss about...<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Budget_2025_has_introduced_key_tax_changes_that_impact_Non-Resident_Indians_NRIs_Whether_you_earn_income_in_India_send_or_receive_money_or_own_property_these_updates_could_affect_your_financial_planning\" title=\"Budget 2025 has introduced key tax changes that impact Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Whether you earn income in India, send or receive money, or own property, these updates could affect your financial planning.\">Budget 2025 has introduced key tax changes that impact Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Whether you earn income in India, send or receive money, or own property, these updates could affect your financial planning.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Lets_break_down_the_major_changes_in_simple_terms_so_you_can_understand_how_they_apply_to_you\" title=\"Let\u2019s break down the major changes in simple terms so you can understand how they apply to you.\">Let\u2019s break down the major changes in simple terms so you can understand how they apply to you.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#1_Changes_in_Tax_Slabs_and_Rebates\" title=\"1. Changes in Tax Slabs and Rebates\">1. Changes in Tax Slabs and Rebates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#A_major_update_in_Budget_2025_is_the_change_in_tax_rebate_limits\" title=\"A major update in Budget 2025 is the change in tax rebate limits:\">A major update in Budget 2025 is the change in tax rebate limits:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Previously_No_tax_on_income_up_to_%E2%82%B93_lakh\" title=\"Previously: No tax on income up to \u20b93 lakh\">Previously: No tax on income up to \u20b93 lakh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Now_No_tax_on_income_up_to_%E2%82%B94_lakh\" title=\"Now: No tax on income up to \u20b94 lakh\">Now: No tax on income up to \u20b94 lakh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#What_does_this_mean_for_NRIs\" title=\"What does this mean for NRIs?\">What does this mean for NRIs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#If_your_total_Indian_income_is_%E2%82%B94_lakh_or_less_you_dont_have_to_pay_any_tax\" title=\"If your total Indian income is \u20b94 lakh or less, you don\u2019t have to pay any tax.\">If your total Indian income is \u20b94 lakh or less, you don\u2019t have to pay any tax.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#You_also_dont_need_to_file_an_income_tax_return\" title=\"You also don\u2019t need to file an income tax return.\">You also don\u2019t need to file an income tax return.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Another_major_change_is_the_rebate_on_income_up_to_%E2%82%B912_lakh_If_your_income_is_below_%E2%82%B912_lakh_you_wont_have_to_pay_taxes_But_theres_a_catch\" title=\"Another major change is the rebate on income up to \u20b912 lakh. If your income is below \u20b912 lakh, you won\u2019t have to pay taxes. But there\u2019s a catch!\">Another major change is the rebate on income up to \u20b912 lakh. If your income is below \u20b912 lakh, you won\u2019t have to pay taxes. But there\u2019s a catch!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Why_is_filing_a_return_important\" title=\"Why is filing a return important?\">Why is filing a return important?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Even_though_you_dont_owe_taxes_you_must_file_an_income_tax_return_if_your_income_exceeds_%E2%82%B94_lakh_because\" title=\"Even though you don\u2019t owe taxes, you must file an income tax return if your income exceeds \u20b94 lakh because:\">Even though you don\u2019t owe taxes, you must file an income tax return if your income exceeds \u20b94 lakh because:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#TDS_Tax_Deducted_at_Source_might_still_be_deducted_from_your_income\" title=\"TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) might still be deducted from your income.\">TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) might still be deducted from your income.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#To_claim_a_refund_of_the_deducted_TDS_you_need_to_file_a_return\" title=\"To claim a refund of the deducted TDS, you need to file a return.\">To claim a refund of the deducted TDS, you need to file a return.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Key_takeaway_If_your_income_is_between_%E2%82%B94_lakh_and_%E2%82%B912_lakh_you_dont_have_to_pay_tax_but_you_still_need_to_file_your_return_to_claim_any_deductions\" title=\"Key takeaway: If your income is between \u20b94 lakh and \u20b912 lakh, you don\u2019t have to pay tax, but you still need to file your return to claim any deductions.\">Key takeaway: If your income is between \u20b94 lakh and \u20b912 lakh, you don\u2019t have to pay tax, but you still need to file your return to claim any deductions.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#2_Education_Loan_EMIs_%E2%80%93_No_More_TDS\" title=\"2. Education Loan EMIs \u2013 No More TDS!\">2. Education Loan EMIs \u2013 No More TDS!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Good_news_for_NRIs_whose_parents_are_paying_for_their_education_abroad\" title=\"Good news for NRIs whose parents are paying for their education abroad!\">Good news for NRIs whose parents are paying for their education abroad!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Previously_A_05_TDS_was_deducted_on_education_loan_EMI_payments_made_to_foreign_institutions\" title=\"Previously: A 0.5% TDS was deducted on education loan EMI payments made to foreign institutions.\">Previously: A 0.5% TDS was deducted on education loan EMI payments made to foreign institutions.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Now_This_TDS_has_been_removed\" title=\"Now: This TDS has been removed.\">Now: This TDS has been removed.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#What_does_this_mean\" title=\"What does this mean?\">What does this mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#If_your_parents_have_taken_an_education_loan_in_India_and_are_repaying_it_to_a_foreign_bank_or_institution_they_dont_have_to_pay_TDS_anymore\" title=\"If your parents have taken an education loan in India and are repaying it to a foreign bank or institution, they don\u2019t have to pay TDS anymore.\">If your parents have taken an education loan in India and are repaying it to a foreign bank or institution, they don\u2019t have to pay TDS anymore.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#This_makes_loan_repayments_easier_and_reduces_unnecessary_deductions\" title=\"This makes loan repayments easier and reduces unnecessary deductions.\">This makes loan repayments easier and reduces unnecessary deductions.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#3_Money_Transfers_from_Parents_or_Relatives_%E2%80%93_Higher_Exemption\" title=\"3. Money Transfers from Parents or Relatives \u2013 Higher Exemption\">3. Money Transfers from Parents or Relatives \u2013 Higher Exemption<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#If_you_receive_money_from_your_family_in_India_while_living_abroad_heres_a_positive_change\" title=\"If you receive money from your family in India while living abroad, here\u2019s a positive change:\">If you receive money from your family in India while living abroad, here\u2019s a positive change:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Previously_No_TDS_on_amounts_up_to_%E2%82%B97_lakh_per_year\" title=\"Previously: No TDS on amounts up to \u20b97 lakh per year\">Previously: No TDS on amounts up to \u20b97 lakh per year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Now_No_TDS_on_amounts_up_to_%E2%82%B910_lakh_per_year\" title=\"Now: No TDS on amounts up to \u20b910 lakh per year\">Now: No TDS on amounts up to \u20b910 lakh per year<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#What_does_this_mean-2\" title=\"What does this mean?\">What does this mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#If_your_parents_send_you_up_to_%E2%82%B910_lakh_per_year_theres_no_TDS\" title=\"If your parents send you up to \u20b910 lakh per year, there\u2019s no TDS.\">If your parents send you up to \u20b910 lakh per year, there\u2019s no TDS.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#If_they_send_more_than_%E2%82%B910_lakh_a_20_TDS_applies_to_the_excess_amount\" title=\"If they send more than \u20b910 lakh, a 20% TDS applies to the excess amount.\">If they send more than \u20b910 lakh, a 20% TDS applies to the excess amount.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Example\" title=\"Example:\">Example:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#If_your_parents_send_you_%E2%82%B912_lakh_TDS_will_be_deducted_only_on_%E2%82%B92_lakh_%E2%82%B912_lakh_%E2%80%93_%E2%82%B910_lakh\" title=\"If your parents send you \u20b912 lakh, TDS will be deducted only on \u20b92 lakh (\u20b912 lakh &#8211; \u20b910 lakh).\">If your parents send you \u20b912 lakh, TDS will be deducted only on \u20b92 lakh (\u20b912 lakh &#8211; \u20b910 lakh).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#This_is_helpful_for_NRI_students_or_professionals_receiving_financial_support_from_their_families\" title=\"This is helpful for NRI students or professionals receiving financial support from their families.\">This is helpful for NRI students or professionals receiving financial support from their families.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#4_NRIs_and_Rental_Income_%E2%80%93_New_Relaxations\" title=\"4. NRIs and Rental Income \u2013 New Relaxations\">4. NRIs and Rental Income \u2013 New Relaxations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Many_NRIs_own_property_in_India_and_dealing_with_rental_income_taxation_has_always_been_tricky_Budget_2025_makes_it_a_little_easier\" title=\"Many NRIs own property in India, and dealing with rental income taxation has always been tricky. Budget 2025 makes it a little easier:\">Many NRIs own property in India, and dealing with rental income taxation has always been tricky. Budget 2025 makes it a little easier:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Previously_Only_one_house_was_exempt_from_rental_income_tax_if_unoccupied\" title=\"Previously: Only one house was exempt from rental income tax if unoccupied.\">Previously: Only one house was exempt from rental income tax if unoccupied.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Now_You_can_claim_up_to_two_houses_as_self-occupied_even_if_vacant\" title=\"Now: You can claim up to two houses as self-occupied, even if vacant.\">Now: You can claim up to two houses as self-occupied, even if vacant.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#What_does_this_mean-3\" title=\"What does this mean?\">What does this mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#If_you_own_two_houses_in_India_and_they_are_not_rented_out_you_dont_have_to_declare_rental_income_on_them\" title=\"If you own two houses in India and they are not rented out, you don\u2019t have to declare rental income on them.\">If you own two houses in India and they are not rented out, you don\u2019t have to declare rental income on them.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#This_avoids_unnecessary_taxes_on_unoccupied_properties\" title=\"This avoids unnecessary taxes on unoccupied properties.\">This avoids unnecessary taxes on unoccupied properties.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#5_TDS_Rate_on_Property_Sales_%E2%80%93_Clearing_the_Confusion\" title=\"5. TDS Rate on Property Sales \u2013 Clearing the Confusion\">5. TDS Rate on Property Sales \u2013 Clearing the Confusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#One_of_the_biggest_concerns_for_NRIs_is_TDS_on_property_sales\" title=\"One of the biggest concerns for NRIs is TDS on property sales.\">One of the biggest concerns for NRIs is TDS on property sales.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Previously_Long-term_capital_gains_tax_was_20\" title=\"Previously: Long-term capital gains tax was 20%.\">Previously: Long-term capital gains tax was 20%.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Now_The_tax_rate_has_been_reduced_to_125\" title=\"Now: The tax rate has been reduced to 12.5%.\">Now: The tax rate has been reduced to 12.5%.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#What_does_this_mean-4\" title=\"What does this mean?\">What does this mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#If_you_sell_a_property_that_you_have_held_for_more_than_two_years_the_tax_rate_is_now_125_instead_of_20\" title=\"If you sell a property that you have held for more than two years, the tax rate is now 12.5% instead of 20%.\">If you sell a property that you have held for more than two years, the tax rate is now 12.5% instead of 20%.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#However_TDS_at_20_will_still_be_deducted_at_the_time_of_payment\" title=\"However, TDS at 20% will still be deducted at the time of payment.\">However, TDS at 20% will still be deducted at the time of payment.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#What_should_you_do\" title=\"What should you do?\">What should you do?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#If_your_actual_tax_liability_is_less_than_20_file_a_return_to_claim_a_refund\" title=\"If your actual tax liability is less than 20%, file a return to claim a refund.\">If your actual tax liability is less than 20%, file a return to claim a refund.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Even_though_the_tax_rate_is_lower_the_TDS_deduction_remains_20_so_filing_a_return_is_important\" title=\"Even though the tax rate is lower, the TDS deduction remains 20%, so filing a return is important.\">Even though the tax rate is lower, the TDS deduction remains 20%, so filing a return is important.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:\u00a0\">Conclusion:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Budget_2025_brings_both_benefits_and_responsibilities_for_NRIs_Heres_a_quick_recap\" title=\"Budget 2025 brings both benefits and responsibilities for NRIs. Here\u2019s a quick recap:\">Budget 2025 brings both benefits and responsibilities for NRIs. Here\u2019s a quick recap:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Income_up_to_%E2%82%B94_lakh_No_tax_no_need_to_file_returns\" title=\"Income up to \u20b94 lakh? No tax, no need to file returns.\">Income up to \u20b94 lakh? No tax, no need to file returns.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Income_up_to_%E2%82%B912_lakh_No_tax_but_you_must_file_returns\" title=\"Income up to \u20b912 lakh? No tax, but you must file returns.\">Income up to \u20b912 lakh? No tax, but you must file returns.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Paying_education_loan_EMIs_abroad_No_more_TDS_deductions\" title=\"Paying education loan EMIs abroad? No more TDS deductions.\">Paying education loan EMIs abroad? No more TDS deductions.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Receiving_money_from_parents_No_TDS_up_to_%E2%82%B910_lakh\" title=\"Receiving money from parents? No TDS up to \u20b910 lakh.\">Receiving money from parents? No TDS up to \u20b910 lakh.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Own_two_houses_in_India_No_tax_on_vacant_properties\" title=\"Own two houses in India? No tax on vacant properties.\">Own two houses in India? No tax on vacant properties.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#Selling_property_TDS_remains_at_20_but_actual_tax_may_be_lower_125%E2%80%94file_a_return_to_claim_a_refund\" title=\"Selling property? TDS remains at 20%, but actual tax may be lower (12.5%)\u2014file a return to claim a refund.\">Selling property? TDS remains at 20%, but actual tax may be lower (12.5%)\u2014file a return to claim a refund.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-key-tax-changes-every-nri-should-know\/#These_changes_make_financial_transactions_easier_while_ensuring_compliance_with_tax_rules_If_youre_an_NRI_now_is_a_great_time_to_review_your_finances_and_tax_obligations_so_you_can_make_the_most_of_these_benefits\" title=\"These changes make financial transactions easier while ensuring compliance with tax rules. If you\u2019re an NRI, now is a great time to review your finances and tax obligations so you can make the most of these benefits!\">These changes make financial transactions easier while ensuring compliance with tax rules. If you\u2019re an NRI, now is a great time to review your finances and tax obligations so you can make the most of these benefits!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><b>Introduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_2025_has_introduced_key_tax_changes_that_impact_Non-Resident_Indians_NRIs_Whether_you_earn_income_in_India_send_or_receive_money_or_own_property_these_updates_could_affect_your_financial_planning\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget 2025 has introduced key tax changes that impact Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Whether you earn income in India, send or receive money, or own property, these updates could affect your financial planning.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_break_down_the_major_changes_in_simple_terms_so_you_can_understand_how_they_apply_to_you\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s break down the major changes in simple terms so you can understand how they apply to you.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t let reading hold you back, Watch our video instead<\/b><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KXJHdWoiwOw?si=2QDFJh83u4JbLoRn\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Changes_in_Tax_Slabs_and_Rebates\"><\/span><b>1. Changes in Tax Slabs and Rebates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_major_update_in_Budget_2025_is_the_change_in_tax_rebate_limits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major update in Budget 2025 is the change in tax rebate limits:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previously_No_tax_on_income_up_to_%E2%82%B93_lakh\"><\/span><b>Previously:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No tax on income up to \u20b93 lakh<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_No_tax_on_income_up_to_%E2%82%B94_lakh\"><\/span><b>Now:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No tax on income up to \u20b94 lakh<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8135 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tax-Rebate.png\" alt=\"tax rebates\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_this_mean_for_NRIs\"><\/span><b>What does this mean for NRIs?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_your_total_Indian_income_is_%E2%82%B94_lakh_or_less_you_dont_have_to_pay_any_tax\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your total Indian income is \u20b94 lakh or less, you don\u2019t have to pay any tax.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_also_dont_need_to_file_an_income_tax_return\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also don\u2019t need to file an income tax return.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_major_change_is_the_rebate_on_income_up_to_%E2%82%B912_lakh_If_your_income_is_below_%E2%82%B912_lakh_you_wont_have_to_pay_taxes_But_theres_a_catch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another major change is the rebate on income up to \u20b912 lakh. If your income is below \u20b912 lakh, you won\u2019t have to pay taxes. But there\u2019s a catch!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.razorpay.com\/akt-nri-tax-consulting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5193 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Consult-CA-Arun-Tiwari-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Consult-CA-Arun-Tiwari-1.png 700w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Consult-CA-Arun-Tiwari-1-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_filing_a_return_important\"><\/span><b>Why is filing a return important?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Even_though_you_dont_owe_taxes_you_must_file_an_income_tax_return_if_your_income_exceeds_%E2%82%B94_lakh_because\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though you don\u2019t owe taxes, you must file an income tax return if your income exceeds \u20b94 lakh because:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TDS_Tax_Deducted_at_Source_might_still_be_deducted_from_your_income\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) might still be deducted from your income.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_claim_a_refund_of_the_deducted_TDS_you_need_to_file_a_return\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To claim a refund of the deducted TDS, you need to file a return.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaway_If_your_income_is_between_%E2%82%B94_lakh_and_%E2%82%B912_lakh_you_dont_have_to_pay_tax_but_you_still_need_to_file_your_return_to_claim_any_deductions\"><\/span><b>Key takeaway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your income is between \u20b94 lakh and \u20b912 lakh, you don\u2019t have to pay tax, but you still need to file your return to claim any deductions.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Education_Loan_EMIs_%E2%80%93_No_More_TDS\"><\/span><b>2. Education Loan EMIs \u2013 No More TDS!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_news_for_NRIs_whose_parents_are_paying_for_their_education_abroad\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good news for NRIs whose parents are paying for their education abroad!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previously_A_05_TDS_was_deducted_on_education_loan_EMI_payments_made_to_foreign_institutions\"><\/span><b>Previously: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 0.5% TDS was deducted on education loan EMI payments made to foreign institutions.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_This_TDS_has_been_removed\"><\/span><b>Now: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This TDS has been removed.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8136 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Add-a-heading-2025-02-22T132638.121.png\" alt=\"education loan EMI\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_this_mean\"><\/span><b>What does this mean?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_your_parents_have_taken_an_education_loan_in_India_and_are_repaying_it_to_a_foreign_bank_or_institution_they_dont_have_to_pay_TDS_anymore\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your parents have taken an education loan in India and are repaying it to a foreign bank or institution, they don\u2019t have to pay TDS anymore.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_makes_loan_repayments_easier_and_reduces_unnecessary_deductions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes loan repayments easier and reduces unnecessary deductions.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Money_Transfers_from_Parents_or_Relatives_%E2%80%93_Higher_Exemption\"><\/span><b>3. Money Transfers from Parents or Relatives \u2013 Higher Exemption<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_receive_money_from_your_family_in_India_while_living_abroad_heres_a_positive_change\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you receive money from your family in India while living abroad, here\u2019s a positive change:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previously_No_TDS_on_amounts_up_to_%E2%82%B97_lakh_per_year\"><\/span><b>Previously:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No TDS on amounts up to \u20b97 lakh per year<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_No_TDS_on_amounts_up_to_%E2%82%B910_lakh_per_year\"><\/span><b>Now: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No TDS on amounts up to \u20b910 lakh per year<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_this_mean-2\"><\/span><b>What does this mean?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_your_parents_send_you_up_to_%E2%82%B910_lakh_per_year_theres_no_TDS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your parents send you up to \u20b910 lakh per year, there\u2019s no TDS.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_they_send_more_than_%E2%82%B910_lakh_a_20_TDS_applies_to_the_excess_amount\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they send more than \u20b910 lakh, a 20% TDS applies to the excess amount.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example\"><\/span><b>Example:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_your_parents_send_you_%E2%82%B912_lakh_TDS_will_be_deducted_only_on_%E2%82%B92_lakh_%E2%82%B912_lakh_%E2%80%93_%E2%82%B910_lakh\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your parents send you \u20b912 lakh, TDS will be deducted only on \u20b92 lakh (\u20b912 lakh &#8211; \u20b910 lakh).<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_is_helpful_for_NRI_students_or_professionals_receiving_financial_support_from_their_families\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is helpful for NRI students or professionals receiving financial support from their families.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_NRIs_and_Rental_Income_%E2%80%93_New_Relaxations\"><\/span><b>4. NRIs and Rental Income \u2013 New Relaxations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Many_NRIs_own_property_in_India_and_dealing_with_rental_income_taxation_has_always_been_tricky_Budget_2025_makes_it_a_little_easier\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many NRIs own property in India, and dealing with rental income taxation has always been tricky. Budget 2025 makes it a little easier:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previously_Only_one_house_was_exempt_from_rental_income_tax_if_unoccupied\"><\/span><b>Previously:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Only one house was exempt from rental income tax if unoccupied.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_You_can_claim_up_to_two_houses_as_self-occupied_even_if_vacant\"><\/span><b>Now:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can claim up to two houses as self-occupied, even if vacant.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8137 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Add-a-heading-2025-02-22T141240.176.png\" alt=\"NRIs Rental Income\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_this_mean-3\"><\/span><b>What does this mean?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_own_two_houses_in_India_and_they_are_not_rented_out_you_dont_have_to_declare_rental_income_on_them\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own two houses in India and they are not rented out, you don\u2019t have to declare rental income on them.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_avoids_unnecessary_taxes_on_unoccupied_properties\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This avoids unnecessary taxes on unoccupied properties.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_TDS_Rate_on_Property_Sales_%E2%80%93_Clearing_the_Confusion\"><\/span><b>5. TDS Rate on Property Sales \u2013 Clearing the Confusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_of_the_biggest_concerns_for_NRIs_is_TDS_on_property_sales\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest concerns for NRIs is TDS on property sales.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previously_Long-term_capital_gains_tax_was_20\"><\/span><b>Previously:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Long-term capital gains tax was 20%.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_The_tax_rate_has_been_reduced_to_125\"><\/span><b>Now: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tax rate has been reduced to 12.5%.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8139 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Add-a-heading-2025-02-22T144240.676.png\" alt=\"TDS rate on property sales\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_this_mean-4\"><\/span><b>What does this mean?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_sell_a_property_that_you_have_held_for_more_than_two_years_the_tax_rate_is_now_125_instead_of_20\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you sell a property that you have held for more than two years, the tax rate is now 12.5% instead of 20%.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"However_TDS_at_20_will_still_be_deducted_at_the_time_of_payment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, TDS at 20% will still be deducted at the time of payment.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_do\"><\/span><b>What should you do?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_your_actual_tax_liability_is_less_than_20_file_a_return_to_claim_a_refund\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your actual tax liability is less than 20%, file a return to claim a refund.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Even_though_the_tax_rate_is_lower_the_TDS_deduction_remains_20_so_filing_a_return_is_important\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the tax rate is lower, the TDS deduction remains 20%, so filing a return is important.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/nri-tax-compliance\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5176 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Are-You-Stuck-In-NRI-Taxation-Process-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Are-You-Stuck-In-NRI-Taxation-Process-1.png 700w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Are-You-Stuck-In-NRI-Taxation-Process-1-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_2025_brings_both_benefits_and_responsibilities_for_NRIs_Heres_a_quick_recap\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget 2025 brings both benefits and responsibilities for NRIs. Here\u2019s a quick recap:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_up_to_%E2%82%B94_lakh_No_tax_no_need_to_file_returns\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income up to \u20b94 lakh? No tax, no need to file returns.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_up_to_%E2%82%B912_lakh_No_tax_but_you_must_file_returns\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income up to \u20b912 lakh? No tax, but you must file returns.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paying_education_loan_EMIs_abroad_No_more_TDS_deductions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying education loan EMIs abroad? No more TDS deductions.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Receiving_money_from_parents_No_TDS_up_to_%E2%82%B910_lakh\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving money from parents? No TDS up to \u20b910 lakh.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Own_two_houses_in_India_No_tax_on_vacant_properties\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Own two houses in India? No tax on vacant properties.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selling_property_TDS_remains_at_20_but_actual_tax_may_be_lower_125%E2%80%94file_a_return_to_claim_a_refund\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling property? TDS remains at 20%, but actual tax may be lower (12.5%)\u2014file a return to claim a refund.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_changes_make_financial_transactions_easier_while_ensuring_compliance_with_tax_rules_If_youre_an_NRI_now_is_a_great_time_to_review_your_finances_and_tax_obligations_so_you_can_make_the_most_of_these_benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These changes make financial transactions easier while ensuring compliance with tax rules. If you\u2019re an NRI, now is a great time to review your finances and tax obligations so you can make the most of these benefits!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Budget 2025 has introduced key tax changes that impact Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). 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