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flag India lowers TCS on overseas remittances to 2% for travel, education, and medical costs, effective Feb. 1, 2026.

flag India’s 2026 Union Budget, presented on February 1, introduced lower Tax Collection at Source (TCS) rates for overseas remittances, reducing the rate to 2% for education, medical purposes, and tour packages under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. flag The change eliminates previous tiered rates, including a 20% rate on high-value travel expenses, making international travel, education, and medical care more affordable. flag The government also exempted interest from Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awards from income tax and TDS, and clarified that manpower services now fall under TDS with rates of 1% or 2%. flag A new provision grants immunity from prosecution for small taxpayers with undeclared foreign assets below Rs 20 lakh. flag These measures aim to ease financial burdens, simplify tax compliance, and support key sectors.

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