If a taxpayer's residential status is 'Resident and Ordinarily Resident', which
Practice Questions
Q1
If a taxpayer's residential status is 'Resident and Ordinarily Resident', which of the following incomes is taxable?
Income earned in India
Income earned outside India
Both A and B
None of the above
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
If a taxpayer's residential status is 'Resident and Ordinarily Resident', which of the following incomes is taxable?
Step 1: Understand the term 'Resident and Ordinarily Resident'. This means the taxpayer lives in India and has been living there for a significant period.
Step 2: Identify the types of income. There are two types: income earned in India and income earned outside India.
Step 3: Know the tax rules for a Resident and Ordinarily Resident. All income, regardless of where it is earned, is taxable.
Step 4: Conclude that both income earned in India and income earned outside India are taxable for a Resident and Ordinarily Resident.
Residential Status – Determines the taxability of an individual's income based on their residency in a country.
Taxable Income for Residents – Residents and Ordinarily Residents are taxed on their global income, including income earned both in India and abroad.
