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Why it matters
Default TDS on NRI property sale is 12.5% (LTCG) or 30% (STCG) on full sale value — often several times the actual tax. The cash is blocked until refund (12-18 months).
Last reviewed: June 2026 · Updated for AY 2026-27
Default TDS on NRI property sale is 12.5% (LTCG) or 30% (STCG) on full sale value — often several times the actual tax. The cash is blocked until refund (12-18 months).
Form 13 to the jurisdictional AO with computation of estimated tax, PAN, sale agreement and buyer's TAN. Approval issued as a certificate the buyer applies at source.
File before the sale completes. Typical processing 3-6 weeks. We routinely file these for NRI sellers.
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