Foreign Remittance transferred to SB Account


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This discussion addresses the query of transferring a significant foreign remittance (8 lacs INR) from an NRO account to a resident's savings (SB) account for purchasing a house in India. Concerns are raised about potential tax liabilities for the recipient and whether this method is advisable. The consensus suggests that such a transfer might attract tax under 'Other Sources Income' and recommends direct transfer to the property seller to avoid complications.

(Querist)
05 July 2024 Sir/Madam

I have one query regarding money transfer from NRO Account to in SB Account. One of my relative insist to me that i will transfer 8 lacs rs from his NRO account to my sb account for buying new house in India (in the name of my relative-NRI). Is it possible ??

Is any tax liability occurred to me for transferring this fund for payment to contractor/builders??
My income is taxable and above the statutory limit.

Please suggest me.

05 July 2024 Tax liability will arise avoid it.
Ask him directly transfer to the house seller.

Keyur (Querist)
08 July 2024 Taxable under the head Other Sources Income??

08 July 2024 Yes, under other sources.


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