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Us taxes on demat account

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 6:54 pm
by NISHA2009
Can a R2I, USC with OCI, open a Demat account. IF so should he show the income as an earned income while filling taxes in US. Please indicate

Us taxes on demat account

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:15 pm
by capmorgan
Once you become a Resident of India you can open a Demat account. For the definition of Resident please search thru these forums.

The profit you get from the sale of stocks would be capital gains and should be reported on Schedule D the same way as you would report profits from US stock sales. It is not considered earned income.

Us taxes on demat account

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:51 am
by NISHA2009
Thank you Capmorgan, I am residing in India from past 11 months, so can I consider myself as a resident Indian. I have address proof, since I stay in my own house also I have got my Indian driver's lcence. I will apply for PAN.

I browsed through the forums of resident Indian definition, got a bit confused.
Please respond.

Us taxes on demat account

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 8:45 pm
by NISHA2009
Thank you so much Capemorgan for. Your time is highly appreciated. Thank you for the detailed info.


I have one more question this time with reference to regarding the FBAR Form.

I am unable to understand that we have to file FBAR form if the aggregating amount in the foreign accounts exceed $10,000.

I had transfered more than $30,000 (US Tax paid money )into my NRE account before I came to India. Then should I file the FBAR form. Please do respond.

Thank you!

Us taxes on demat account

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:26 pm
by gurusw
Yes, if amount exceeds 10000 anytime in the year (even for a single day), you will have to file FABR.

Us taxes on demat account

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:44 am
by NISHA2009
Thank you for the response gurusw.

What should I do now, I have not filed the form.

Is there any way I can file now. Please do respond, how this can be rectified.