These changes will impact certain specified remittances of funds from India such as investments � for example, acquiring shares under a global equity incentive plan, gifts, and vacations/tours. And where those remittances exceed a certain amount, a higher tax rate (20 percent as opposed to 5 percent) would apply.
The Interim Union Budget 2024, presented by India’s central government, outlines the fiscal roadmap for the country until a full budget is introduced in July 2024.1
Tax Collection at Source on remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (“LRS�) and payments for overseas tour programme packages have been rationalised.
For additional coverage of India's Interim Budget, see "Insights into the Interim Union Budget 2024" and other related documents on the 㣨Leyu in India webpage.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Tax Collection at Source (TCS)
The Finance Bill, 2024, has proposed the following changes in the TCS regime for remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) and payments for overseas tour programme package.
Reduction in TCS rates for remittances/payments less than INR 7 lakh2 with retrospective effect from 1 July 2023:
- Remittances under LRS, other than for education and medical treatment � TCS rate reduced from 20 percent to nil.
- Payments for overseas tour program package � TCS rate reduced from 20 percent to 5 percent.
20 percent TCS rate for remittances/payments in excess of INR 7 lakh made effective from 1 October 2023 for3:
- Remittances under LRS, other than for education and medical treatment
- Payments for overseas tour program package.
(For prior coverage, see GMS Flash Alert 2023-172, 12 September 2023.)
㣨Leyu INSIGHTS
Taxpayers should note that, generally speaking, on their income tax returns TCS deductions may be claimed as refunds or credits. It is recommended they consult with their usual tax professional or a member of the tax team with 㣨Leyu in India (see the Contacts section).
Contacts
Footnotes
1 For the text of the Budget speech and related documents, see: .
2 For the meaning of the currency expression “Lakh,� see the Oxford English Dictionary by clicking . Please note that by clicking on this link you are leaving the 㣨Leyu website for an external (non-㣨Leyu, non-governmental) site, that 㣨Leyu is not affiliated with nor doe s㣨Leyu endorse its content. Use of the external site and its content may be subject to the terms of use and/or privacy policies of its owner or operator.
3 Extension was given in the press release dated 28 June 2023 / Circular no. 10 dated 30 June 2023 issued by the CBDT. It is now proposed to be codified in the law.
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