Exempt Income for NRIs the income you earn but never pay tax on.
Advisory and tax filing support around exempt income for NRIs — NRE and FCNR interest, certain dividends, long-term bonds, and other receipts that are fully tax-free under Section 10 of the Income-tax Act.
Not every rupee an NRI earns in India is taxable. The Income-tax Act, 1961 lists several specific categories of income that are completely exempt — provided they are reported correctly and the underlying conditions are satisfied.
The most common exemption used by NRIs is interest on NRE and FCNR deposits, which is exempt as long as NRI status under FEMA is maintained. There are also exemptions for interest on specified bonds, certain capital gains, and notified investments.
We help NRI clients identify exempt income correctly, support it with proper documentation, and present it in the right schedule of the income tax return. Missing the disclosure does not save tax — it only creates a needless mismatch with AIS data.
Our Exempt Income for NRIs Services
Exempt Income Mapping
Year-wise mapping of NRE / FCNR interest, dividends, and other exempt receipts.
NRE / FCNR Review
Review of account status and FEMA residency to confirm continued exemption.
Bond & Security Income
Exemption check on tax-free bonds, sovereign gold bonds, and specified securities.
Exempt Capital Gains
Long-term capital gains on listed equity, LTCG exemption checks under Section 10(38) for legacy holdings.
AIS Reconciliation
Reconciliation of exempt income with AIS / TIS to avoid notices.
Schedule EI Filing
Accurate filing of Schedule EI in the income tax return.
Documentation Pack
Maintenance of bank certificates, demat statements, and supporting proofs.
Notice Handling
Reply to mismatches and notices on exempt income reporting.
Our Approach
Income Inventory
All Indian income heads listed including potential exempt categories.
Eligibility Check
Each item tested against the relevant Section 10 clause.
Status Verification
FEMA residential status verified for NRE / FCNR exemption.
ITR Disclosure
Exempt income disclosed under Schedule EI of the ITR.
Records & Follow-up
Documentation organized for future reference and notice handling.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, interest on NRE accounts is fully exempt as long as NRI status is maintained.
No, interest on FCNR deposits is exempt under Section 10(4) of the Income-tax Act.
No, interest on NRO accounts is fully taxable in India.
Yes, exempt income must be disclosed under Schedule EI of the ITR.
Only up to ₹10,000 under Section 80TTA; balance is taxable.
Want to Map Your Exempt Income Right?
Get every exempt income category correctly identified, claimed, and disclosed in your Indian return — no missed exemptions, no AIS mismatches.
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