A transitional Indian tax status that shields foreign income for returning NRIs for a limited time.
RNOR is an Indian tax status that often applies for the first two to three years after an NRI returns to India. During this window, foreign income (such as U.S. investment income) is generally not taxed in India, making it a valuable planning period for moves like selling appreciated U.S. assets. Eligibility depends on your prior years of non-residency.
A returning NRI may use the RNOR years to realize U.S. gains before Indian tax on foreign income begins.
Returning to India after a decade in the US involves winding down a complex web of US accounts, assets, and tax obligations — while building a parallel financial life in India. Here is how to plan it.
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