Foreign asset reporting is a disclosure risk, not just a tax calculation issue. Resident and ordinarily resident individuals with specified foreign assets may need to file and report even where income is below normal exemption thresholds.
| Profile | Why review |
|---|---|
| Employee with foreign RSUs/ESOPs | Foreign shares or broker accounts may be reportable. |
| Resident with overseas bank account | Foreign account disclosure may apply. |
| Indian returning from abroad | Residential status transition can trigger reporting. |
| Resident with foreign dividend/interest | Income and asset reporting both need checking. |
The Income Tax Department individual guidance states that an individual being resident and ordinarily resident in India shall file return even if income does not exceed the maximum exemption limit if they hold assets outside India or have signing authority in an account outside India, subject to stated conditions.
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Resident and ordinarily resident individuals holding foreign assets or signing authority should review reporting requirements.
Foreign shares or broker holdings can require review depending on residential status and facts.
Official individual guidance states filing may be mandatory in specified foreign asset cases even below exemption limit.