Compliance Hacks
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1 hour
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Updated October 2025
ITR-2 Mandatory Filing
Always file ITR-2 as NRI, never ITR-1
Potential Savings
Avoid penalties
Time Required
1 hour
Complexity
easy
Legal Status
fully legal
Applicable to:
NRI
What is This Hack?
Always file ITR-2 (never ITR-1) as NRI even with simple income to avoid invalid return and maintain proper residential status documentation
Key Benefits
- Potential savings: Avoid penalties
- Implementation time: 1 hour
- Legal status: fully legal
- Risk level: low
Related Topics
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