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Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
Double taxation occurs when the same income is taxed by two different countries: the country where the income originates (the source country) and the country where the taxpayer is considered a resident for tax purposes (the resident country). To help Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) avoid this situation, India has established Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) with over 94 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Singapore, the UAE, the USA, the UK, and many others. These agreements are designed to prevent individuals from being taxed twice on the same income.
NRIs may use the following methods at the time of filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) to avail the benefits of DTAA:
METHODS TO AVAIL DTAA BENEFITS
Foreign Tax Credit
Claim credit for taxes already paid in a foreign country against the tax liability in India, subject to DTAA provisions.
Exemption Method
Certain income may be exempt from taxation in one of the contracting countries under the applicable DTAA.
Reduced Rate of Tax
Eligible taxpayers may benefit from reduced withholding tax rates as specified under the relevant DTAA.
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