Finance Act 2021 hasn't brought in any additional tax on Indian workers in Saudi/UAE/Oman/Qatar, clarifies FM



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India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has clarified that the Finance Act 2021 does not introduce any new taxes for Indian workers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, or Qatar. The amendment simply provides a clearer definition of 'liable to tax' within the Income Tax Act. This change does not affect the taxability of salaries earned by non-resident Indian citizens in these Gulf countries, which will continue to be exempt from tax in India.

Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman says: No going back on words. The Finance Act, 2021 hasnt brought in any additional or new tax on hardworking Indian workers in Saudi/UAE/Oman/Qatar. It has merely incorporated general definition of the term liable to tax in the Income Tax Act to provide clarity. This amendment has not altered the taxability of salary income earned by non-resident Indian citizens in Gulf countries. Their salary income earned in Gulf countries would continue to be ex
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FAQ :

No, the Finance Act 2021 has not introduced any additional or new tax on Indian workers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, or Qatar.

The Finance Act 2021 has incorporated a general definition of the term "liable to tax" in the Income Tax Act to provide clarity.

No, this amendment has not altered the taxability of salary income earned by non-resident Indian citizens in Gulf countries.

No, their salary income earned in Gulf countries would continue to be exempt in India.

The clarification was issued because drawing conclusions without comprehending facts and spreading misinformation on social media can mislead people and create unnecessary panic.




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