{"id":8167,"date":"2025-03-01T17:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T11:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/?p=8167"},"modified":"2025-02-28T16:30:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:00:20","slug":"budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget 2025: New TDS Rules for NRIs Selling Property"},"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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#If_youre_an_NRI_planning_to_sell_property_in_India_you_may_have_heard_about_the_tax_changes_in_Budget_2025_However_theres_a_lot_of_confusion_about_how_much_TDS_Tax_Deducted_at_Source_you_actually_need_to_pay\" title=\"If you&#8217;re an NRI planning to sell property in India, you may have heard about the tax changes in Budget 2025. However, there\u2019s a lot of confusion about how much TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) you actually need to pay.\">If you&#8217;re an NRI planning to sell property in India, you may have heard about the tax changes in Budget 2025. However, there\u2019s a lot of confusion about how much TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) you actually need to pay.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Heres_the_key_point_While_the_long-term_capital_gains_tax_has_been_reduced_from_20_with_indexation_to_125_without_indexation_the_TDS_rate_has_NOT_changed_This_misunderstanding_is_causing_many_NRIs_to_overpay_taxes_unnecessarily\" title=\"Here\u2019s the key point: While the long-term capital gains tax has been reduced from 20% (with indexation) to 12.5% (without indexation), the TDS rate has NOT changed. This misunderstanding is causing many NRIs to overpay taxes unnecessarily.\">Here\u2019s the key point: While the long-term capital gains tax has been reduced from 20% (with indexation) to 12.5% (without indexation), the TDS rate has NOT changed. This misunderstanding is causing many NRIs to overpay taxes unnecessarily.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Lets_break_it_down_clearly_so_you_know_how_to_save_money_and_avoid_hassles\" title=\"Let\u2019s break it down clearly so you know how to save money and avoid hassles.\">Let\u2019s break it down clearly so you know how to save money and avoid hassles.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Budget_2025_The_TDS_Confusion_for_NRIs\" title=\"Budget 2025: The TDS Confusion for NRIs\">Budget 2025: The TDS Confusion 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#A_common_misconception_is_that_since_the_long-term_capital_gains_tax_is_now_125_the_TDS_rate_should_also_be_125\" title=\"A common misconception is that since the long-term capital gains tax is now 12.5%, the TDS rate should also be 12.5%.\">A common misconception is that since the long-term capital gains tax is now 12.5%, the TDS rate should also be 12.5%.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Thats_incorrect\" title=\"That\u2019s incorrect.\">That\u2019s incorrect.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Heres_what_you_need_to_know\" title=\"Here\u2019s what you need to know:\">Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Previously_Both_the_long-term_capital_gains_tax_rate_and_the_TDS_rate_were_20\" title=\"Previously: Both the long-term capital gains tax rate and the TDS rate were 20%.\">Previously: Both the long-term capital gains tax rate and the TDS rate were 20%.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Now_The_capital_gains_tax_has_been_lowered_to_125_but_the_TDS_rate_remains_unchanged\" title=\"Now: The capital gains tax has been lowered to 12.5%, but the TDS rate remains unchanged.\">Now: The capital gains tax has been lowered to 12.5%, but the TDS rate remains unchanged.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#TDS_for_NRIs_remains_20_plus_surcharge_and_cess_as_per_Section_195_of_the_Income_Tax_Act\" title=\"TDS for NRIs remains 20% plus surcharge and cess, as per Section 195 of the Income Tax Act.\">TDS for NRIs remains 20% plus surcharge and cess, as per Section 195 of the Income Tax Act.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#What_This_Means_for_NRIs_Selling_Property\" title=\"What This Means for NRIs Selling Property\">What This Means for NRIs Selling Property<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Without_applying_for_lower_TDS_you_will_still_be_charged_20_TDS_plus_surcharges_on_the_full_sale_price\" title=\"Without applying for lower TDS, you will still be charged 20% TDS plus surcharges on the full sale price.\">Without applying for lower TDS, you will still be charged 20% TDS plus surcharges on the full sale price.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Your_actual_tax_liability_could_be_much_lower_125_plus_surcharges_but_unless_you_take_action_you_will_pay_more_upfront\" title=\"Your actual tax liability could be much lower (12.5% plus surcharges), but unless you take action, you will pay more upfront.\">Your actual tax liability could be much lower (12.5% plus surcharges), but unless you take action, you will pay more upfront.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#_This_means_a_large_portion_of_your_money_will_be_stuck_with_the_tax_department_for_nearly_15_years_until_you_file_for_a_refund\" title=\"\u00a0This means a large portion of your money will be stuck with the tax department for nearly 1.5 years until you file for a refund.\">\u00a0This means a large portion of your money will be stuck with the tax department for nearly 1.5 years until you file for a refund.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#TDS_Rate_vs_Tax_Rate_Whats_the_Difference\" title=\"TDS Rate vs. Tax Rate: What\u2019s the Difference?\">TDS Rate vs. Tax Rate: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#The_biggest_mistake_NRIs_make_is_confusing_TDS_rates_with_tax_rates_These_are_two_completely_different_things\" title=\"The biggest mistake NRIs make is confusing TDS rates with tax rates. These are two completely different things:\">The biggest mistake NRIs make is confusing TDS rates with tax rates. These are two completely different things:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#TDS_Tax_Deducted_at_Source_An_advance_tax_collected_at_the_time_of_sale_to_ensure_the_government_gets_its_share\" title=\"TDS (Tax Deducted at Source): An advance tax collected at the time of sale to ensure the government gets its share.\">TDS (Tax Deducted at Source): An advance tax collected at the time of sale to ensure the government gets its share.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Capital_Gains_Tax_The_final_tax_liability_you_owe_after_deductions\" title=\"Capital Gains Tax: The final tax liability you owe after deductions.\">Capital Gains Tax: The final tax liability you owe after deductions.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Understanding_this_difference_is_crucial_to_avoid_overpaying_TDS\" title=\"Understanding this difference is crucial to avoid overpaying TDS.\">Understanding this difference is crucial to avoid overpaying TDS.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Current_TDS_Rate_for_NRIs_Selling_Property\" title=\"Current TDS Rate for NRIs Selling Property\">Current TDS Rate for NRIs Selling Property<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#As_per_Section_195_the_TDS_rate_remains_20_plus_additional_charges\" title=\"As per Section 195, the TDS rate remains 20%, plus additional charges:\">As per Section 195, the TDS rate remains 20%, plus additional charges:<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#15_surcharge_for_property_sales_above_%E2%82%B950_lakh\" title=\"15% surcharge for property sales above \u20b950 lakh\">15% surcharge for property sales above \u20b950 lakh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#25_surcharge_for_sales_above_%E2%82%B91_crore\" title=\"25% surcharge for sales above \u20b91 crore\">25% surcharge for sales above \u20b91 crore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#37_surcharge_for_sales_above_%E2%82%B95_crore\" title=\"37% surcharge for sales above \u20b95 crore\">37% surcharge for sales above \u20b95 crore<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#4_education_cess_applies_to_all_transactions\" title=\"4% education cess applies to all transactions\">4% education cess applies to all transactions<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Your_total_TDS_deduction_could_be_much_higher_than_20_depending_on_the_sale_price\" title=\"Your total TDS deduction could be much higher than 20%, depending on the sale price.\">Your total TDS deduction could be much higher than 20%, depending on the sale price.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Actual_Tax_Rate_on_Capital_Gains\" title=\"Actual Tax Rate on Capital Gains\">Actual Tax Rate on Capital Gains<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#The_new_tax_rate_on_long-term_capital_gains_is_125_plus_surcharge_and_cess\" title=\"The new tax rate on long-term capital gains is 12.5% plus surcharge and cess.\">The new tax rate on long-term capital gains is 12.5% plus surcharge and cess.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Most_Important_This_tax_is_applied_ONLY_to_capital_gains_profit_NOT_the_full_sale_price\" title=\"Most Important: \nThis tax is applied ONLY to capital gains (profit), NOT the full sale price.\">Most Important: \nThis tax is applied ONLY to capital gains (profit), NOT the full sale price.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#However_TDS_is_deducted_on_the_full_sale_price_unless_you_apply_for_lower_TDS\" title=\"However, TDS is deducted on the full sale price unless you apply for lower TDS.\">However, TDS is deducted on the full sale price unless you apply for lower TDS.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Example_How_Much_TDS_Will_You_Pay\" title=\"Example: How Much TDS Will You Pay?\">Example: How Much TDS Will You Pay?<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Lets_say_youre_an_NRI_selling_a_property_for_%E2%82%B91_crore_which_you_originally_bought_for_%E2%82%B950_lakh\" title=\"Let\u2019s say you\u2019re an NRI selling a property for \u20b91 crore, which you originally bought for \u20b950 lakh.\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019re an NRI selling a property for \u20b91 crore, which you originally bought for \u20b950 lakh.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#1_If_You_Apply_for_Lower_TDS\" title=\"1. If You Apply for Lower TDS\">1. If You Apply for Lower TDS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Capital_Gains_%E2%82%B91_crore_%E2%80%93_%E2%82%B950_lakh_%E2%82%B950_lakh\" title=\"Capital Gains = \u20b91 crore &#8211; \u20b950 lakh = \u20b950 lakh\">Capital Gains = \u20b91 crore &#8211; \u20b950 lakh = \u20b950 lakh<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Tax_Rate_125_plus_surcharge_and_cess\" title=\"Tax Rate = 12.5% plus surcharge and cess\">Tax Rate = 12.5% plus surcharge and cess<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Total_Tax_Liability_approx_%E2%82%B985_lakh\" title=\"Total Tax Liability (approx.): \u20b98.5 lakh\">Total Tax Liability (approx.): \u20b98.5 lakh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#2_If_You_Do_NOT_Apply_for_Lower_TDS\" title=\"2. If You Do NOT Apply for Lower TDS\">2. If You Do NOT Apply for Lower TDS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#TDS_is_deducted_on_the_full_sale_price_%E2%82%B91_crore_NOT_just_capital_gains\" title=\"TDS is deducted on the full sale price (\u20b91 crore), NOT just capital gains.\">TDS is deducted on the full sale price (\u20b91 crore), NOT just capital gains.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#TDS_Rate_20_plus_surcharge_and_cess_28_total\" title=\"TDS Rate = 20% plus surcharge and cess (~28% total)\">TDS Rate = 20% plus surcharge and cess (~28% total)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Total_TDS_Deducted_Upfront_%E2%82%B928_lakh\" title=\"Total TDS Deducted Upfront: \u20b928 lakh\">Total TDS Deducted Upfront: \u20b928 lakh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Key_Difference\" title=\"Key Difference\">Key Difference<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Without_applying_for_lower_TDS_you_will_pay_%E2%82%B928_lakh_upfront_even_though_your_actual_tax_liability_is_only_%E2%82%B985_lakh\" title=\"Without applying for lower TDS, you will pay \u20b928 lakh upfront, even though your actual tax liability is only \u20b98.5 lakh.\">Without applying for lower TDS, you will pay \u20b928 lakh upfront, even though your actual tax liability is only \u20b98.5 lakh.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Thats_%E2%82%B9195_lakh_extra_stuck_with_the_government_You_wont_get_it_back_until_you_file_for_a_refund_next_year\" title=\"That\u2019s \u20b919.5 lakh extra stuck with the government! You won\u2019t get it back until you file for a refund next year.\">That\u2019s \u20b919.5 lakh extra stuck with the government! You won\u2019t get it back until you file for a refund next year.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#How_NRIs_Can_Save_Money_on_TDS_When_Selling_Property\" title=\"How NRIs Can Save Money on TDS When Selling Property\">How NRIs Can Save Money on TDS When Selling Property<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#1_Apply_for_Lower_TDS_in_Advance\" title=\"1. Apply for Lower TDS in Advance\">1. Apply for Lower TDS in Advance<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Apply_for_a_Lower_TDS_Certificate_from_the_Income_Tax_Department\" title=\"Apply for a Lower TDS Certificate from the Income Tax Department.\">Apply for a Lower TDS Certificate from the Income Tax Department.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Processing_takes_30-40_days%E2%80%94so_start_at_least_2-3_months_before_selling\" title=\"Processing takes 30-40 days\u2014so start at least 2-3 months before selling.\">Processing takes 30-40 days\u2014so start at least 2-3 months before selling.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#If_approved_TDS_will_be_deducted_only_on_capital_gains_NOT_the_full_sale_price\" title=\"If approved, TDS will be deducted only on capital gains, NOT the full sale price.\">If approved, TDS will be deducted only on capital gains, NOT the full sale price.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#2_Work_with_a_Tax_Professional\" title=\"2. Work with a Tax Professional\">2. Work with a Tax Professional<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Many_chartered_accountants_CAs_misunderstand_these_rules\" title=\"Many chartered accountants (CAs) misunderstand these rules.\">Many chartered accountants (CAs) misunderstand these rules.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Choose_an_NRI_tax_expert_to_ensure_correct_filing\" title=\"Choose an NRI tax expert to ensure correct filing.\">Choose an NRI tax expert to ensure correct filing.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#3_Ensure_the_Buyer_Deducts_the_Correct_TDS\" title=\"3. Ensure the Buyer Deducts the Correct TDS\">3. Ensure the Buyer Deducts the Correct TDS<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#The_buyer_is_responsible_for_deducting_TDS\" title=\"The buyer is responsible for deducting TDS.\">The buyer is responsible for deducting TDS.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#_If_they_deduct_too_much_youll_have_to_wait_for_a_refund\" title=\"\u00a0If they deduct too much, you\u2019ll have to wait for a refund.\">\u00a0If they deduct too much, you\u2019ll have to wait for a refund.<\/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-56\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/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-57\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Budget_2025_reduced_the_capital_gains_tax_rate_for_NRIs_to_125_but_the_TDS_rate_is_still_20_plus_surcharge_and_cess\" title=\"Budget 2025 reduced the capital gains tax rate for NRIs to 12.5%, but the TDS rate is still 20% plus surcharge and cess.\">Budget 2025 reduced the capital gains tax rate for NRIs to 12.5%, but the TDS rate is still 20% plus surcharge and cess.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#If_you_dont_apply_for_lower_TDS_tax_will_be_deducted_on_the_full_sale_price%E2%80%94not_just_on_capital_gains\" title=\"If you don\u2019t apply for lower TDS, tax will be deducted on the full sale price\u2014not just on capital gains.\">If you don\u2019t apply for lower TDS, tax will be deducted on the full sale price\u2014not just on capital gains.<\/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-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#To_avoid_unnecessary_deductions\" title=\"To avoid unnecessary deductions:\">To avoid unnecessary deductions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Apply_for_lower_TDS_at_least_2-3_months_before_selling\" title=\"Apply for lower TDS at least 2-3 months before selling.\">Apply for lower TDS at least 2-3 months before selling.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Work_with_a_tax_expert_to_ensure_correct_calculations\" title=\"Work with a tax expert to ensure correct calculations.\">Work with a tax expert to ensure correct calculations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#Ensure_the_buyer_deducts_the_right_amount_of_TDS\" title=\"Ensure the buyer deducts the right amount of TDS.\">Ensure the buyer deducts the right amount of TDS.<\/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=\"If_youre_an_NRI_planning_to_sell_property_in_India_you_may_have_heard_about_the_tax_changes_in_Budget_2025_However_theres_a_lot_of_confusion_about_how_much_TDS_Tax_Deducted_at_Source_you_actually_need_to_pay\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re an NRI planning to sell property in India, you may have heard about the tax changes in Budget 2025. However, there\u2019s a lot of confusion about how much TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) you actually need to pay.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_the_key_point_While_the_long-term_capital_gains_tax_has_been_reduced_from_20_with_indexation_to_125_without_indexation_the_TDS_rate_has_NOT_changed_This_misunderstanding_is_causing_many_NRIs_to_overpay_taxes_unnecessarily\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the key point: While the long-term capital gains tax has been reduced from 20% (with indexation) to 12.5% (without indexation), the TDS rate has NOT changed. This misunderstanding is causing many NRIs to overpay taxes unnecessarily.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_break_it_down_clearly_so_you_know_how_to_save_money_and_avoid_hassles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s break it down clearly so you know how to save money and avoid hassles.<\/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\/B2YA7gIOQG4?si=QVMX56gzPSTefYYp\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_2025_The_TDS_Confusion_for_NRIs\"><\/span><b>Budget 2025: The TDS Confusion for NRIs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_common_misconception_is_that_since_the_long-term_capital_gains_tax_is_now_125_the_TDS_rate_should_also_be_125\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common misconception is that since the long-term capital gains tax is now 12.5%, the TDS rate should also be 12.5%.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thats_incorrect\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s incorrect.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_what_you_need_to_know\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/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_Both_the_long-term_capital_gains_tax_rate_and_the_TDS_rate_were_20\"><\/span><b>Previously:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both the long-term capital gains tax rate and the TDS rate were 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_capital_gains_tax_has_been_lowered_to_125_but_the_TDS_rate_remains_unchanged\"><\/span><b>Now:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The capital gains tax has been lowered to 12.5%, but the TDS rate remains unchanged.<\/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=\"TDS_for_NRIs_remains_20_plus_surcharge_and_cess_as_per_Section_195_of_the_Income_Tax_Act\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TDS for NRIs remains 20% plus surcharge and cess, as per Section 195 of the Income Tax Act.<\/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-8171 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-2025-02-28T125242.297.png\" alt=\"Long-Term Capital Gain Tax\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Means_for_NRIs_Selling_Property\"><\/span><b>What This Means for NRIs Selling Property<\/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=\"Without_applying_for_lower_TDS_you_will_still_be_charged_20_TDS_plus_surcharges_on_the_full_sale_price\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without applying for lower TDS, you will still be charged 20% TDS plus surcharges on the full sale price.<\/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=\"Your_actual_tax_liability_could_be_much_lower_125_plus_surcharges_but_unless_you_take_action_you_will_pay_more_upfront\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your actual tax liability could be much lower (12.5% plus surcharges), but unless you take action, you will pay more upfront.<\/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=\"_This_means_a_large_portion_of_your_money_will_be_stuck_with_the_tax_department_for_nearly_15_years_until_you_file_for_a_refund\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0This means a large portion of your money will be stuck with the tax department for nearly 1.5 years until you file for a refund.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><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><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TDS_Rate_vs_Tax_Rate_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span><b>TDS Rate vs. Tax Rate: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_biggest_mistake_NRIs_make_is_confusing_TDS_rates_with_tax_rates_These_are_two_completely_different_things\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest mistake NRIs make is confusing TDS rates with tax rates. These are two completely different things:<\/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_An_advance_tax_collected_at_the_time_of_sale_to_ensure_the_government_gets_its_share\"><\/span><b>TDS (Tax Deducted at Source):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An advance tax collected at the time of sale to ensure the government gets its share.<\/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=\"Capital_Gains_Tax_The_final_tax_liability_you_owe_after_deductions\"><\/span><b>Capital Gains Tax: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final tax liability you owe after deductions.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_this_difference_is_crucial_to_avoid_overpaying_TDS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding this difference is crucial to avoid overpaying TDS.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_TDS_Rate_for_NRIs_Selling_Property\"><\/span><b>Current TDS Rate for NRIs Selling Property<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_per_Section_195_the_TDS_rate_remains_20_plus_additional_charges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per Section 195, the TDS rate remains 20%, plus additional charges:<\/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=\"15_surcharge_for_property_sales_above_%E2%82%B950_lakh\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% surcharge for property sales above \u20b950 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=\"25_surcharge_for_sales_above_%E2%82%B91_crore\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% surcharge for sales above \u20b91 crore<\/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=\"37_surcharge_for_sales_above_%E2%82%B95_crore\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37% surcharge for sales above \u20b95 crore<\/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=\"4_education_cess_applies_to_all_transactions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4% education cess applies to all transactions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_total_TDS_deduction_could_be_much_higher_than_20_depending_on_the_sale_price\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your total TDS deduction could be much higher than 20%, depending on the sale price.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8160 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-2025-02-28T122304.706.png\" alt=\"TDS NRIs Selling Property\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actual_Tax_Rate_on_Capital_Gains\"><\/span><b>Actual Tax Rate on Capital Gains<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_new_tax_rate_on_long-term_capital_gains_is_125_plus_surcharge_and_cess\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new tax rate on long-term capital gains is 12.5% plus surcharge and cess.<\/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=\"Most_Important_This_tax_is_applied_ONLY_to_capital_gains_profit_NOT_the_full_sale_price\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Important:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tax is applied ONLY to capital gains (profit), NOT the full sale price.<\/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_is_deducted_on_the_full_sale_price_unless_you_apply_for_lower_TDS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, TDS is deducted on the full sale price unless you apply for lower TDS.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_How_Much_TDS_Will_You_Pay\"><\/span><strong>Example: How Much TDS Will You Pay?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_say_youre_an_NRI_selling_a_property_for_%E2%82%B91_crore_which_you_originally_bought_for_%E2%82%B950_lakh\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019re an NRI selling a property for \u20b91 crore, which you originally bought for \u20b950 lakh.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_If_You_Apply_for_Lower_TDS\"><\/span><b>1. If You Apply for Lower TDS<\/b><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=\"Capital_Gains_%E2%82%B91_crore_%E2%80%93_%E2%82%B950_lakh_%E2%82%B950_lakh\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capital Gains = \u20b91 crore &#8211; \u20b950 lakh = \u20b950 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=\"Tax_Rate_125_plus_surcharge_and_cess\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax Rate = 12.5% plus surcharge and cess<\/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=\"Total_Tax_Liability_approx_%E2%82%B985_lakh\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Tax Liability (approx.): \u20b98.5 lakh<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_If_You_Do_NOT_Apply_for_Lower_TDS\"><\/span><b>2. If You Do NOT Apply for Lower TDS<\/b><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_is_deducted_on_the_full_sale_price_%E2%82%B91_crore_NOT_just_capital_gains\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TDS is deducted on the full sale price (\u20b91 crore), NOT just capital gains.<\/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=\"TDS_Rate_20_plus_surcharge_and_cess_28_total\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TDS Rate = 20% plus surcharge and cess (~28% total)<\/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=\"Total_TDS_Deducted_Upfront_%E2%82%B928_lakh\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total TDS Deducted Upfront: \u20b928 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-8161 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-2025-02-28T123207.230.png\" alt=\"NRIs Tax Saving For Selling Property\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Difference\"><\/span><b>Key Difference<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Without_applying_for_lower_TDS_you_will_pay_%E2%82%B928_lakh_upfront_even_though_your_actual_tax_liability_is_only_%E2%82%B985_lakh\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without applying for lower TDS, you will pay \u20b928 lakh upfront, even though your actual tax liability is only \u20b98.5 lakh.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thats_%E2%82%B9195_lakh_extra_stuck_with_the_government_You_wont_get_it_back_until_you_file_for_a_refund_next_year\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s \u20b919.5 lakh extra stuck with the government! You won\u2019t get it back until you file for a refund next year.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NRIs_Can_Save_Money_on_TDS_When_Selling_Property\"><\/span><b>How NRIs Can Save Money on TDS When Selling Property<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Apply_for_Lower_TDS_in_Advance\"><\/span><b>1. Apply for Lower TDS in Advance<\/b><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=\"Apply_for_a_Lower_TDS_Certificate_from_the_Income_Tax_Department\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for a Lower TDS Certificate from the Income Tax Department.<\/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=\"Processing_takes_30-40_days%E2%80%94so_start_at_least_2-3_months_before_selling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing takes 30-40 days\u2014so start at least 2-3 months before selling.<\/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_approved_TDS_will_be_deducted_only_on_capital_gains_NOT_the_full_sale_price\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If approved, TDS will be deducted only on capital gains, NOT the full sale price.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Work_with_a_Tax_Professional\"><\/span><b>2. Work with a Tax Professional<\/b><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=\"Many_chartered_accountants_CAs_misunderstand_these_rules\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many chartered accountants (CAs) misunderstand these rules.<\/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=\"Choose_an_NRI_tax_expert_to_ensure_correct_filing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose an NRI tax expert to ensure correct filing.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ensure_the_Buyer_Deducts_the_Correct_TDS\"><\/span><b>3. Ensure the Buyer Deducts the Correct TDS<\/b><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=\"The_buyer_is_responsible_for_deducting_TDS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The buyer is responsible for deducting 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_deduct_too_much_youll_have_to_wait_for_a_refund\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If they deduct too much, you\u2019ll have to wait for a refund.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/nri-lower-tds\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4867 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/N.png5664.png\" alt=\"Foreign Nationals on Long-Term Visa\" width=\"700\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/N.png5664.png 700w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/N.png5664-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_2025_reduced_the_capital_gains_tax_rate_for_NRIs_to_125_but_the_TDS_rate_is_still_20_plus_surcharge_and_cess\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget 2025 reduced the capital gains tax rate for NRIs to 12.5%, but the TDS rate is still 20% plus surcharge and cess.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_dont_apply_for_lower_TDS_tax_will_be_deducted_on_the_full_sale_price%E2%80%94not_just_on_capital_gains\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t apply for lower TDS, tax will be deducted on the full sale price\u2014not just on capital gains.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_avoid_unnecessary_deductions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid unnecessary deductions:<\/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=\"Apply_for_lower_TDS_at_least_2-3_months_before_selling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for lower TDS at least 2-3 months before selling.<\/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=\"Work_with_a_tax_expert_to_ensure_correct_calculations\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with a tax expert to ensure correct calculations.<\/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=\"Ensure_the_buyer_deducts_the_right_amount_of_TDS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the buyer deducts the right amount of TDS.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction If you&#8217;re an NRI planning to sell property in India, you may have heard about the tax changes in &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Budget 2025: New TDS Rules for NRIs Selling Property\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/budget-2025-new-tds-rules-for-nris-selling-property\/#more-8167\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Budget 2025: New TDS Rules for NRIs Selling Property<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8177,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[750,1662,1661,1032],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Budget 2025: New TDS Rules for NRIs Selling Property | AKT Associates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Budget 2025 lowered capital gains tax for NRIs to 12.5%, but TDS is still 20%! 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