DTAA but double taxed?

need to check and get back sir

Dont worry, You can take tax refund in India on the amount which you have paid on Switzerland subject section 90/91 of the Income tax Act.

The matter is complicated and it shall require detailed understanding of multiple aspects and transactions. it is best you consult a CA practicing international taxation. Please treat this seriously as any undeclared income abroad can have serious issues in India including imprisonment.

Hello sir,

I did not intend to say that there was undeclared income. I only meant that unless return is filed with the help of an expert who ensures everything if filled in an appropriate manner, you could attract problems.We have a separate international tax department and in case you are interested, my expert partner could assist you in filing your return.

Hello Sir,

If I have understood your query correctly, it appears that the Swiss have deducted your respective taxes as per their law for the period you have worked for them.

Now when you have returned to India, your company is planning to deduct taxes on the entire amount i.e paid to you in Switzerland as well as payable to you in India.

In this case you can inform your Finance team about the taxes deducted in Switzerland and provide them with a certificate if possible. They may either submit it to the IT department for a No Deduction/ Lower Deduction Certificate. You need to discuss this issue with your company and come to a conclusion or you urself can apply for one if your Company does not take the initiative.

Trust this clarifies your query.

Feel free to get back/ call back for any further clarifications.

Thanking You.

Regards,

Rohit R Sharma

BCOM, ACA, LLB - GEN, CERT. FAFP

In the present case you can claim relief U/s.90/91.

Income is taxable on two basis viz. i) Source of income basis and ii) Residential Status Basis, which results into double taxation of same income of the person.

Firstly, such income is taxed in the country in which such income is generated and again, the same income may be taxed on the basis of residential status of the person in another country. In order to prevent this hardship or to avoid double taxation , relief is provided to the tax-payer.

To avoid double taxation and also with a view to ensure that national economic growth does not suffer, the Central government (u/s 90 of the Income Tax Act) has entered into Double Tax Avoidance Agreements with other countries (known as 'treaties' or 'DTAA') with following objectives:

• Avoidance of double taxation

• Mutual exchange of information for the prevention of evasion or avoidance of income-tax, or investigation of cases of such evasion or avoidance

• Recovery of income-tax

Generally, such agreement provides relief through following methods:

Exemption Method: In this method, one country provides exemption to such type of income.Generally, residence country gave up its right and the country of source is then given exclusive right to tax such incomes.

Credit Method: In this method resident remains liable in the country of residence on its globalincome, however as far the quantum of tax liabilities is concerned credit or deduction for tax paid in the source country is given by the residence country against its domestic tax as if the foreign tax were paid to the country of residence itself.

Dear sir,

You can claim credit of tax paid in Singapore under dtaa of India and Switzerland.

while filing your return you should claim the same.

1. Residency status is determined for a particular financial year. Hence, in your case you will be resident in India for the whole year (i.e even for the period from April to December) assuming you were residing in India before FY 2013-14. Accordingly, you salary earned in UK will also be taxable in India.

2.Will check and revert.

3. You dont need to submit any proof until or unless asked by the income tax department.

4. yes. you can e-file your return.

Thanks and Regards,

CA Abhishek Dugar

Dear Sir,

You can file ITR -1 and claim your refund. But make sure that your company does not declare your Swiss Income as Indian Income in your Form 16.

Trust this clarifies your query.

Feel free to get back/ call back for any further clarifications.

Thanking You.

Regards,

Rohit R Sharma

BCOM, ACA, LLB - GEN, CERT. FAFP

You need to file your return in international taxation ward. You can approach the IT office and get help from there.