Often NRIs end up paying higher taxes than they need to because of ignorance about the latest Indian tax laws and the special tax advantages available to non-resident Indians.

In this book the renowned tax expert, R. N. Lakhotia, highlights the various tax exemptions, tax deductions and rebates for NRIs and describes how informed tax planning can protect the foreign income of NRIs from being taxed in India. The large number of tax planning suggestions and guidelines given in this book will help you make investments in India in such a manner that the income of your spouse, major children, major grand-children, etc. is not added to your income as a non-resident Indian.

Expert guidance includes:

• Who is an NRI, how to become one, and how to enjoy your NRI benefits for many years even after returning permanently to India.

• Tax-exempt items of income and wealth.

• Special tax deductions and rebates available to NRIs.

• How to avoid clubbing of income and wealth.

• How NRIs can tax-proof their capital gains.

• Tax-exempt gifts you can make to friends and relatives in India.

• Procedure for filing and assessment of NRIs tax returns.

• Benefits of banking your money in India.

• Permissible and non-permissible investments for NRIs under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act).

Plus: Answers to queries frequently asked by NRIs.

Ram Niwas Lakhotia is a well-known authority on taxation in the country. He is a regular writer and editor of several books on Income-tax, Vegetarianism and also Humour. His various books have seen over 500 editions so far. He regularly writes for leading newspapers. He had a brilliant academic career. He stood First Class First in both the Degree and Post-Graduate Examinations in Commerce. He joined the Indian Revenue Service and stood First in the whole of India in the I.T.O’s Examination.

As the founder Chairman of Rajasthani Academy, New Delhi he is active in social service and cultural activities. Every year he awards “Lakhotia Puraskar” of Rs. 1 lakh, declared by the Central Government as a National Award for the best writer in Rajasthani language. He is past District Governor of Lions Clubs International. As the President of Vegetarian Congress of Delhi he is spreading Vegetarianism for Health and Happiness. He is Trustee of several Charitable Trusts. He has addressed over 5,000 seminars & lecture meetings in India and abroad and conducted a very popular show “Tax Doctor” of Zee Business.