This discussion clarifies the tax residency status for individuals working abroad, particularly those with income and property in India while employed in the USA. The consensus suggests filing as a Non-Resident (NRI) if not present in India for the required duration during the financial year. This impacts which Income Tax Return (ITR) form to use, with ITR 2 being recommended for non-residents.
15 September 2025
my friend is working as a chef in usa since Feb2024 and having rental and agricultural income in india during FY 24-25, before Feb 24 he was working in india. pls suggest residence status and which itr to file