Returning NRI salary may be taxable in India, says Mint summary
In short
An NRI who moves back to India may have to pay tax in India on salary for work done from India. The Mint summary says this can still apply even if the employer is in Canada and the salary goes to a Canadian bank account.
This matters for returning workers because the place where the work is done may affect tax bills. The reporting does not give the exact tax rate or say how this applies in every case.
What the reporting says
An NRI returning to India may become taxable on salary for services rendered from India, even if the employer is Canadian and the pay is credited to a Canadian bank account. The Mint Money summary says the tax treatment depends on where the work is performed, but it does not state the person’s residency details, the tax rate, or any official ruling. The immediate issue is possible Indian tax liability on foreign employment income.
Why it matters
An NRI returning to India may be taxable on salary for services rendered from India, even if the employer is Canadian and the salary is credited to a Canadian bank account. The reporting focuses on the place of work rather than the payment route. It does not state the person’s residency status, the exact tax law provision, or whether any specific case has been decided.