Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Hidden Costs: NRIs Face Higher Effective Tax Rates
Imagine you earn a lot of money in India, like ₹60 lakh a year, and pay around 27% in taxes.
But there's more to it than just that tax!
A financial expert named CA Nitin Kaushik points out that NRIs also have to pay for things like expensive private schools for their kids.
These costs add up fast.
With private schooling costing a lot, the actual cost of living gets much higher.
Because of these extra expenses, the real amount of money leaving your pocket is closer to 40% of what you earn.
It is very important to look at all the costs before making a plan for your money.
The goal is to save money, not just earn it.
CA Nitin Kaushik highlighted the higher 'real' tax burden on NRIs.
Official tax rate on ₹60 lakh annual income is about 27%.
Unavoidable living costs, especially private education, are significant.
Education can cost ₹3-4 lakh per child annually.
Effective financial burden can reach approximately 40% of income.
- Who
- CA Nitin Kaushik and NRIs
- What
- Analyzing the effective tax burden on NRIs, considering hidden costs
- When
- FY 2025-26 (for income calculations)
- Where
- India (focus on NRI finances)
- Why
- To highlight the importance of comprehensive financial planning for NRIs
- Subject
- Real Tax Burden on NRIs
- Official Income Tax Rate
- 27% (on ₹60 lakh annual income)
- Hidden Costs Highlighted
- Private Education
- Annual Private Education Cost
- ₹3-4 lakh per child
- Effective Financial Burden
- Approximately 40% of income
- Focus of the Analysis
- Realistic financial planning