Section-218: Chapter not to apply if the assessee so chooses

Section-218 : Chapter not to apply if the assessee so chooses

Section-218 provides for the method for opting out of the provisions of the clauses 212 to 217. Learn to understand the section-218 as it is, it's help and useful links to follow.

Here onwards, "Act" refers to "Income Tax Act 2025"

1. Section-218 as per act

A non-resident Indian may choose not to be governed by the provisions of sections 212 to 217 for any tax year by declaring it in his return of income under section 263 for such tax year, and if he does so,—

the provisions of sections 212 to 217 shall not apply to him for that tax year, and
his total income for that tax year shall be computed and charged to tax according to the other provisions of this Act.

1961 → 2025

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2. Help and useful links for Section-218

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Section-218 : Chapter not to apply if the assessee so chooses

1. Section-218 as per act

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2. Help and useful links for Section-218

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