{"id":23719,"date":"2025-08-03T17:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T11:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/blog\/?p=23719"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T06:50:58","slug":"tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax\/","title":{"rendered":"TCS on Foreign Remittance &#038; Tax: A Complete Guide for Indians (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re an Indian resident or a business owner sending money abroad, you&#8217;ve likely encountered confusion around <\/span><b>TCS on foreign remittance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Is it an extra tax? How much is it? Does it apply to education fees? The rules, especially with recent changes, can be complex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide is designed to give you complete clarity. We will demystify <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foreign remittance tax<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, break down the exact TCS rates for 2026, and explain the step-by-step process of how this tax is collected and, most importantly, how you can claim it back.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e53d486c715\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e53d486c715\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax\/#What_is_Foreign_Remittance_Tax_Differentiating_TCS_from_Income_Tax\" >What is Foreign Remittance Tax? Differentiating TCS from Income Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax\/#Understanding_TCS_on_Foreign_Remittance_The_Rules_for_2026\" >Understanding TCS on Foreign Remittance: The Rules for 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax\/#Simplify_International_Payments_with_Razorpay\" >Simplify International Payments with Razorpay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax\/#Detailed_TCS_Rates_and_Thresholds_for_Foreign_Remittance_Updated_for_2026\" >Detailed TCS Rates and Thresholds for Foreign Remittance (Updated for 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax\/#How_to_Claim_TCS_Credit_on_Foreign_Remittance\" >How to Claim TCS Credit on Foreign Remittance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax\/#LRS_and_TCS_The_Connection\" >LRS and TCS: The Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax\/#Simplify_Your_Business_Compliance_with_Razorpay\" >Simplify Your Business Compliance with Razorpay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/tcs-on-foreign-remittance-tax\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Foreign_Remittance_Tax_Differentiating_TCS_from_Income_Tax\"><\/span><b>What is Foreign Remittance Tax? Differentiating TCS from Income Tax<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, it&#8217;s crucial to understand that there isn&#8217;t a separate, standalone &#8220;foreign remittance tax.&#8221; Instead, tax implications arise in two different ways: through Tax Collected at Source (TCS) and your regular income tax liability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is Foreign Remittance Taxable in India?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The act of sending money abroad itself is not taxed. However, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purpose<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the remittance can have tax implications under the Income Tax Act. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gifts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gifts sent to specified relatives are generally not taxable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Income:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/what-is-remittance\/\">remittance<\/a> is a payment for services that constitutes your income, that income is taxable as per your slab rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>So, what is TCS on Foreign Remittance?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCS on foreign remittance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not an additional tax but an <\/span><b>upfront tax collection mechanism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a tax collected by your authorized dealer (like a bank or a fintech platform) at the time you send the money. Its purpose is to help the government track high-value foreign transactions and ensure tax compliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_TCS_on_Foreign_Remittance_The_Rules_for_2026\"><\/span><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23722 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-5.02.05\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"TCS vs. Income Tax\" width=\"1938\" height=\"882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-5.02.05\u202fPM.png 1938w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-5.02.05\u202fPM-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-5.02.05\u202fPM-1024x466.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-5.02.05\u202fPM-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-5.02.05\u202fPM-1536x699.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1938px) 100vw, 1938px\" \/>Understanding TCS on Foreign Remittance: The Rules for 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCS for foreign remittance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are defined under <\/span><b>Section 206C(1G) of the Income Tax Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Who Collects TCS?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCS is collected by the <\/span><b>Authorized Dealers (ADs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who facilitate your foreign remittance. This includes all major banks and other authorized service providers like Razorpay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Who is Covered by TCS?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCS is applicable to <\/span><b>resident individuals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who make <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foreign outward remittance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> transactions under the <\/span><b>Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f5f9fc; padding: 32px 24px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #1a73e8; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplify_International_Payments_with_Razorpay\"><\/span>Simplify International Payments with Razorpay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #333; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Power your global business the right way<\/strong>. Switch from personal remittances to a <strong>fully compliant<\/strong>, business-grade payment platform.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #1a73e8; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/accept-international-payments\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=international_payments\">Explore Razorpay&#8217;s Global Payment Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_TCS_Rates_and_Thresholds_for_Foreign_Remittance_Updated_for_2026\"><\/span><b>Detailed TCS Rates and Thresholds for Foreign Remittance (Updated for 2026)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most critical part for anyone sending money abroad. The TCS rate depends entirely on the <\/span><b>purpose of the remittance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here is a breakdown of the rates applicable for the 2025-2026 financial year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><b>Purpose of Remittance<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><b>Threshold (No TCS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h3><b>TCS Rate Above Threshold<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Education Abroad (if financed by loan)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Amount<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>0.5%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on amount &gt; \u20b97 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Education Abroad (self-funded)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u20b97 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>5%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on amount &gt; \u20b97 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Medical Treatment Abroad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u20b97 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>5%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on amount &gt; \u20b97 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Overseas Tour Packages<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any Amount<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>5%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on amount up to \u20b910 Lakh<br \/>\n<\/span><b>20%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on amount &gt; \u20b910 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Other LRS Purposes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Investment, Gifts, etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to \u20b97 Lakh <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>20%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on amount &gt; \u20b97 Lakh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span class=\"selected\">What About TCS for Business Payments?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">It&#8217;s important to note that the TCS rules detailed above apply specifically to remittances made by <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">resident individuals<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> under the <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Most &#8220;business payments&#8221;\u2014such as paying for imports, software licenses, overseas marketing, or other foreign services\u2014are classified as <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">current account transactions<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> for a company. These transactions do not fall under the individual LRS framework and are therefore <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">not subject to these specific TCS provisions<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">While businesses have their own set of compliance requirements under FEMA for making such payments (like submitting invoices and Form A2), they are not impacted by the TCS rates discussed in this guide for LRS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Claim_TCS_Credit_on_Foreign_Remittance\"><\/span><b>How to Claim TCS Credit on Foreign Remittance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section directly answers the query: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to avoid TCS on foreign remittance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You don&#8217;t &#8220;avoid&#8221; it, but you can claim it back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>TCS is Not an Extra Tax \u2013 It&#8217;s a Credit!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing to remember is that TCS is not a new tax burden. It is an <\/span><b>advance tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> paid on your behalf.\u00a0 The amount collected by your bank will be reflected in your <\/span><b>Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement (AIS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are linked to your PAN.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step-by-Step Guide to Claiming TCS in Your ITR<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you file your annual Income Tax Return (ITR), you can easily claim the TCS amount.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verify the Amount:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check your Form 26AS to confirm the TCS amount deducted during the year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Declare in ITR:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While filing your return, there will be a specific section to declare the TCS paid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Offset Against Liability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The declared TCS amount will be deducted from your total income tax liability for the year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Getting a TCS Refund<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the total advance tax paid (including TCS) is more than your final tax liability for the year, you will receive the excess amount back as an <\/span><b>income tax refund<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the IT Department.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LRS_and_TCS_The_Connection\"><\/span><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23720 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-4.58.44\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"TCS Lifecycle \" width=\"2228\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-4.58.44\u202fPM.png 2228w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-4.58.44\u202fPM-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-4.58.44\u202fPM-1024x346.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-4.58.44\u202fPM-768x259.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-4.58.44\u202fPM-1536x518.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-03-at-4.58.44\u202fPM-2048x691.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2228px) 100vw, 2228px\" \/>LRS and TCS: The Connection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCS on foreign remittance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is directly linked to the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What is the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS)?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LRS is an RBI framework that allows resident individuals to freely send up to <\/span><b>$250,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or its equivalent) abroad per financial year for permissible purposes like education, travel, medical treatment, and investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplify_Your_Business_Compliance_with_Razorpay\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">Simplify Your Business Compliance with Razorpay<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">While your business payments for imports and services aren&#8217;t subject to the LRS-based TCS rules, they come with their own set of compliance challenges. Managing FEMA regulations, submitting invoices, and handling documentation like Form A2 for every international transaction can be complex and time-consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Razorpay streamlines this entire process. Our platform is built for businesses to handle international payments with ease, ensuring every transaction is fully compliant without the administrative headache.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span class=\"selected\">Automated Documentation:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> We help simplify the necessary paperwork for your business remittances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"selected\">Seamless Vendor Payments:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> Pay your international suppliers and service providers quickly and efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"selected\">Clear Tracking &amp; History:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> Maintain a clear audit trail of all your cross-border transactions in one dashboard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Don&#8217;t let compliance slow your business down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/accept-international-payments\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=international_payments\"><strong><span class=\"selected\">Explore Razorpay&#8217;s Solutions for Business Payments<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Is foreign remittance taxable in India?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The act of remitting is not taxed, but TCS is collected. The purpose of the remittance determines if it&#8217;s part of your taxable income (e.g., business income is taxable, while gifts from specified relatives are generally exempt).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. What are the current TCS rates on foreign remittance for education?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For education funded by a loan, TCS is 0.5% on the amount exceeding \u20b97 lakh. For self-funded education, the rate is 5% on the amount exceeding \u20b97 lakh.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Can I avoid TCS on foreign remittance?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While TCS collection cannot be avoided if the transaction falls within the rules, it is not an extra cost. It is an advance tax that you can <\/span><b>claim as a credit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against your total income tax liability when you file your ITR.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. What is the LRS limit, and how does it relate to TCS?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LRS limit allows resident individuals to send up to $250,000 abroad per financial year. TCS provisions under Section 206C(1G) are specifically applicable to remittances made under this scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. How do I claim my TCS refund?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TCS amount collected is reflected in your Form 26AS\/AIS. You can claim this amount as a credit while filing your annual Income Tax Return (ITR), which can result in a refund if your collected tax exceeds your final tax liability. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is foreign remittance taxable in India?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The act of remitting is not taxed, but TCS is collected. 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