New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- An NRI, who does not wish to be named, spoke to Mint about their unique situation. An Indian passport holder, they have lived in Singapore for the past 12 years. They work for a consulting company.

Their mother, who lived in India, passed away this year. They have since visited India to manage the assets she inherited. They expect to spend around three months in India during this financial year.

Income from these assets will put their Indian income in the 30% tax slab. The NRI wants to know whether this stay will make their Singapore salary taxable in India.

According to Harshal Bhuta, a three-month visit should not, by itself, make their Singapore employment income taxable here in India. Bhuta is a partner at P....