NEW DELHI: As part of efforts to get non-resident students and professionals, or those who have relocated to India, to come clean on undisclosed overseas assets and income, govt Saturday notified a new voluntary disclosure scheme for small taxpayers, who can pay an effective tax of 60% and avoid penalties and prosecution.

The government has opened a limited window for taxpayers to disclose specified foreign assets and income. Two routes offer eligibility thresholds of ₹1 crore and ₹5 crore, with…

Income Tax Department launches a scheme for small taxpayers to disclose foreign assets up to ₹5 crore until December 2026.