@Selling Indian Property as an NRI? 7 Tax Rules You Must Know

Selling property in India while living in the USA involves complex tax rules that every NRI must navigate to avoid double taxation. Learn how to manage cross-border capital gains in 2026. Selling Indian property as a US tax resident requires careful planning to balance IRS reporting with Indian Income Tax Act requirements. CA Dr. Peeyush Kapoor breaks down essential strategies for TDS withholding, Foreign Tax Credit utilization, and the specific nuances of FBAR and FATCA compliance for property transactions. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 Selling Indian Property From the USA 0:30 Why One Sale Can Mean Two Tax Systems 1:15 TDS on NRI Property Sale 2:00 How to Reduce Excess TDS 2:30 Indian Capital Gains Tax 3:15 Inherited Property Rules 3:30 The “I Paid Tax in India” Mistake 4:00 How the US Taxes the Sale 5:00 India-US Tax Treaty & Foreign Tax Credit 6:15 FBAR & FATCA Reporting 7:15 Moving Sale Proceeds to the USA 8:00 Documentation You Must Keep 8:30 4-Step India-US Tax Checklist 9:00 Inherited Property Question 9:30 Final Disclaimer & Outro Did you buy your Indian property or inherit it? Let us know in the comments by typing “BOUGHT” or “INHERITED” so we can tailor our future cross-border tax guides. Subscribe to The USA Tax Playbook for expert insights on NRI taxation, US-India tax treaty benefits, and essential cross-border compliance updates. #NRIPropertySale #NRITaxation #USIndiaTax #IndianProperty #CapitalGainsTax