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Tax guides, rent optimization, and NRI compliance for Indian landlords.

All ITR-2 Landlord Guide NRI Property Management Rental Income Schedule HP Section 195 Security Deposit Tax Tax Filing TDS
· 8 min read

Security Deposit for Rental Properties in India: Complete Landlord Guide

How much security deposit can you collect? What can you legally deduct? What are the state-by-state rules? Everything Indian landlords need to know — including the 'normal wear and tear' trap that costs landlords thousands.

Property Management Security Deposit Landlord Guide Rental Income
· 8 min read

Section 195 TDS for NRI Landlords: The Complete Guide (FY 2024-25)

Everything NRI landlords need to know about Section 195 TDS — rates, surcharge, the right form (27Q not 26QB), how to check Form 26AS, and how to get a lower deduction certificate.

NRI TDS Section 195 ITR-2 Tax
· 4 min read

How to File Schedule HP in ITR-2: Complete Guide for FY 2024-25

Step-by-step guide to filing Schedule HP in ITR-2 for Indian landlords. Covers Net Annual Value, Section 24(a) standard deduction, Section 24(b) home loan interest, and how to calculate taxable rental income.

Schedule HP ITR-2 Tax Filing