In the case of non-resident Indian (not being a company) income from long-term capital gain is chargeable to tax at __________ when the asset was originally acquired by remitting convertible foreign exchange into India.

CS Executive · Tax Laws and Practice · PYQS · December 2019
In the case of non-resident Indian (not being a company) income from long-term capital gain is chargeable to tax at __________ when the asset was originally acquired by remitting convertible foreign exchange into India.
(A) 5%
(B) 10%
(C) 15%
(D) 20%

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B), (D). Official source note: The question specifically not mentioned which type of capital assets i.e. specified assets (shares etc. ) or other assets. If it is specified assets, tax rate is 10%, if it is other assets, the tax rate is 20%. (Section 115E of the Income Tax Act, 1961). Therefore, both option B/D are correct.

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