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Taxation of US Stocks for Indian Residents: LRS, Withholding Tax, and Reporting

Investing in Apple, Google, or an S&P 500 ETF from India means TCS on the way out, US withholding on the dividends, and a filing trail most investors never finish.

30 August 20268 min read

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International Tax

Cross-Border Payments and Withholding Tax: A CA's Checklist

Cross-border payments need withholding sorted before funds leave India. Here's the Section 195, Form 15CA/15CB, and DTAA-rate checklist a CA runs first.

14 August 20266 min read

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International Tax

Equalization Levy on Digital Services: How It Worked, and Why It No Longer Applies

Old advice about a 2% or 6% equalization levy on digital payments is exactly that, old. Here's what the levy actually did, and what has taken its place.

14 August 20266 min read

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International Tax

Claiming Foreign Tax Credit Through Form 67

Paying tax abroad doesn't automatically reduce your Indian tax bill. Claiming that credit back runs through Form 67, and missing the filing window is where most people lose it.

14 August 20266 min read

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International Tax

Permanent Establishment Risk: What Foreign Companies in India Should Know

Foreign companies often assume no branch means no Indian tax exposure. A remote employee or a locally based deal-closer can quietly create PE risk instead.

14 August 20265 min read

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NRI Taxation

DTAA Explained: How NRIs Can Avoid Double Taxation

DTAA stops India and your country of residence from taxing the same income twice, but only if you file the right paperwork first. Here's how the relief actually works.

14 August 20265 min read