Penalties for Concealing Offshore Assets in India – What Every Taxpayer Must Know by Return Filings Via Flickr:
If you're an Indian resident with foreign bank accounts, overseas property, or investments abroad, failure to disclose them in your ITR can lead to hefty fines — and even prison time — under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) Act, 2015.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s at stake:
🧾 What the Black Money Act Covers:
🏦 1. Who It Applies To
Indian residents who don’t report:
✔️ Foreign bank accounts ✔️ Overseas real estate ✔️ Investments in foreign stocks, mutual funds, or businesses
💸 2. Penalties for Non-Disclosure
Flat penalty of ₹10 lakh per asset
Extra penalties based on tax evasion amount
📉 3. Tax & Interest Liability
30% tax rate on undisclosed foreign income
No exemptions or deductions allowed
Interest applicable for late payment
🚔 4. Risk of Criminal Charges
3 to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for willful concealment
May face additional prosecution under the Income Tax Act
✅ How to Stay Safe:
✔️ Disclose all foreign income/assets in Schedule FA of your ITR ✔️ Keep documentation for every foreign asset (statements, agreements, tax records) ✔️ Explore voluntary disclosure schemes if available ✔️ Follow FEMA and foreign remittance compliance
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