Budget 2026 proposes PAN-based TDS reporting without TAN for resident individuals and HUFs buying property from NRI sellers from 1 Oct 2026—while Section 195 TDS logic and rates remain unchanged.
In NRI property sales, buyers cannot assume capital loss or reduce TDS based on estimates. This explainer clarifies Section 195 rules, when lower TDS is legally permitted, and why surcharge, cess, and TAN compliance matter.
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News (TREN)Thane | October 2025 In Thane and Mumbai, many property owners reside abroad or in other cities and rely on a trusted individual, often through a Power of Attorney (POA), to manage or sell their
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By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News Introduction Over the years, I’ve seen many NRI sellers struggle through property transactions in India with little clarity or fragmented information. On the other side, I’ve also met buyers who hesitate or face compliance hurdles
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By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When you purchase property from a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), TDS compliance works very differently compared to buying from a resident. Instead of 1% under Section 194-IA, buyers must deduct tax under Section 195. This involves
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By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When buying property from an NRI, many buyers mistakenly deduct only 1% TDS under Section 194-IA using Form 26QB. That provision applies only to resident sellers. For NRIs, the correct section is 195, which requires
By Arosh John | Founder – John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief – Thane Real Estate News When an NRI sells a property in India, the buyer is required to deduct TDS under Section 195. By default, this deduction is on the entire sale value, not just the profit. That often blocks
By Arosh John | Thane’s Trusted NRI Property Transaction SpecialistFounder – John Real Estate | Editor – Thanerealestatenews.com Selling property in India as an NRI comes with tax implications that can catch even the most informed sellers off guard. Post the Union Budget 2024, significant changes were introduced—particularly a shift to a flat 12.5% LTCG
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