This discussion clarifies the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applicable when a US citizen sells property in India. Regardless of whether the sale is conducted via a General Power of Attorney (GPA) to a cousin or through a personal visit by the seller (who possesses an Aadhaar and PAN card), the buyer is liable to deduct TDS at 20% plus applicable cess and surcharge on the sale value. Additionally, the seller requires a TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) to pay TDS, which can be applied for online through TIN NSDL and typically takes one day to obtain.
1) if a US citizen who has a property in India and wants to sell by giving GPA to his cousin, what percentage of TDS , will be deducted by buyer on sale value.
2) if he personally visits India in order to sell his property. what percentage of TDS will be deducted by the buyer at the time of sale . (he has Aadhaar and pan card too)