New Delhi, July 28 -- -Name withheld on request

Assuming that you have been residing in India since the covid period, you will be regarded as resident and ordinarily resident (ROR) in India for 2026-27. As your employment commenced in July 2026, the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2025, which came into effect from 1 April 2026, will apply while determining the taxability of your salary income in India.

Under the Income Tax Act, 2025, a person who qualifies as ROR in India is liable to pay tax on their global income. In other words, the scope of taxable income includes all income, irrespective of where it is earned, received, or credited, including income that accrues or arises outside India.

In your case, although the salary is propo...