Is NRI FD Taxable?
SBNRI Team
answered on 16/11/2020
There are 3 types of NRI FDs you can choose from and 2 of them are not taxable.
- Non-Resident External (NRE) FD: For income generated outside India, maintained in INR. There is no tax in India on the interest earned.
- Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) FD: For income generated in India, maintained in INR. The interest earned is taxed at 30% along with surcharge and cess (in form of TDS)
- Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) Deposit: Foreign Currency investment in India, maintained in foreign currency. Interest earned is not taxable in India.
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No, you won’t get any notice from ITR but you will have to declare this amount under “exempted income” while filing your taxes. To book your NRE FD effortlessly at the comfort of your homes, click on the button below.
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