Section-213 : Special provision for computation of total income of non-residents

1. Section-213 as per act

1. No deduction in respect of any expenditure or allowance shall be allowed under any provision of this Act in computing the investment income of a non-resident Indian.
2. In the case of an assessee, being a non-resident Indian, where––
   
   
   1. the gross total income consists only of investment income or income by way of long-term capital gains or both then no deduction shall be allowed under Chapter VIII;
   2. the gross total income includes any income referred to in clause (a),––
      
      
      1. the gross total income shall be reduced by such income; and
      2. the deductions under Chapter VIII shall be allowed as if the gross total income as so reduced was the gross total income of the assessee.

2. Help and useful links for Section-213

1. Income Tax Help Center
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4. Capital Gains Income Tax Guide
5. NRI / Foreign Income Tax FAQs
6. Important Tax provisions every NRI should be aware – Part-1
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