Most NRIs assume their NRE interest stays tax-free until the deposit matures. And honestly? That assumption makes sense. Nobody told you otherwise.

But here's the truth — the moment your intent shifts from visiting India to staying in India, your tax-free status starts a countdown. And that countdown doesn't wait for your FD to mature.

That assumption can cost you. A lot.

In today’s episode of The Offshore Advantage, CA Sagar Soman, breaks down exactly what happens to your NRE and FCNR deposits the moment you return to India.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:08 The Two Clock Analogy

01:45 NRE vs. NRO vs. FCNR: Key Differences

02:02 Understanding FEMA Regulations

02:33 Two Clocks, Two Residency Tests

03:03 Bank Procedures on Return

04:44 Debunking the Biggest NRE Myth

05:41 What Happens to NRE FDs?

07:07 The Truth About NRE FD Tax

08:07 FCNR(B): The Clean Exit Strategy

09:00 Tax Implications for FCNR

10:10 Managing RFC at FCNR Maturity

10:49 3 Essential Tasks Upon Returning

11:38 Critical TDS Warning

12:06 Summary & Final Thoughts

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