Most NRIs assume their NRE interest stays tax-free until the deposit matures. And honestly? That assumption makes sense. Nobody told you otherwise.
But here's the truth — the moment your intent shifts from visiting India to staying in India, your tax-free status starts a countdown. And that countdown doesn't wait for your FD to mature.
That assumption can cost you. A lot.
In today’s episode of The Offshore Advantage, CA Sagar Soman, breaks down exactly what happens to your NRE and FCNR deposits the moment you return to India.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:08 The Two Clock Analogy
01:45 NRE vs. NRO vs. FCNR: Key Differences
02:02 Understanding FEMA Regulations
02:33 Two Clocks, Two Residency Tests
03:03 Bank Procedures on Return
04:44 Debunking the Biggest NRE Myth
05:41 What Happens to NRE FDs?
07:07 The Truth About NRE FD Tax
08:07 FCNR(B): The Clean Exit Strategy
09:00 Tax Implications for FCNR
10:10 Managing RFC at FCNR Maturity
10:49 3 Essential Tasks Upon Returning
11:38 Critical TDS Warning
12:06 Summary & Final Thoughts
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