Often NRIs end up paying higher taxes than they need to because of ignorance about the latest Indian tax laws and the special tax advantages available to non-resident Indians. In this book the renowned tax expert, R. N. Lakhotia, highlights the various tax exemptions, tax deductions and rebates for NRIs and describes how informed tax planning can protect the foreign income of NRIs from being taxed in India. The large number of tax planning suggestions and guidelines given in this book will help you make investments in India in such a manner that the income of your spouse, major children, major grand-children, etc. is not added to your income as a non-resident Indian. Expert guidance includes: Who is an NRI, how to become one, and how to enjoy your NRI benefits for many years even after returning permanently to India, Tax-exempt items of income and wealth, Special tax deductions and rebates available to NRIs, How to avoid clubbing of income and wealth, How NRIs can tax-proof their capital gains.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR R N. Lakhotia
Ram Niwas Lakhotia is one of India's top authorities on taxation and practices as an advocate and tax consultant, specialising in practical tax planning and the drafting of trusts and wills.Starting with a brilliant academic career - Mr Lakhotia was ranked first in both his graduate and post graduate examinations in Commerce - he joined the Indian Revenue Service as an Income Tax Officer, Class I. He again stood first in the whole country in the Income Tax Officers' Examination. Later, he quit the revenue service and launched into a highly successful taxation practice. Spreading the message of tax planning far and wide, Mr Lakhotia has addressed thousands of lecture meetings, symposia, and seminars on tax planning. He has written dozens of books on income tax, which have run to over 470 editions. He has been interviewed over BBC, London, A.I.R., Hong Kong Radio, Zee News TV, Star News TV and Doordarshan. He was conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Taxation by Giani Zail Singh, a former President of India. He is the Founder-President of Income Taxpayers Association and Rajasthani Academy, and the Principal of Lakhotia College of Taxation and Management. He is the President of Indian Vegetarian Congress (Northern Zone), Delhi. Also interested in the spread of practical spirituality and vegetarianism, Mr. Lakhotia has written books on the subject of life improvement, and edits a monthly journal, Excellent Living. In the field of social service, he has constructed a big Dharamshala (rest house) which is used by families of the patients of JLN Hospital, Ajmer. He has served as the District Governor of Lions Clubs International, and was awarded the prestigious Udyog Rattan Award, Samaj Gaurav Award, Samaj Ratna Award and Manav Seva Puraskar.
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