I am an employee of the Central/State Government in India. I am deployed on official duties outside India. Is my Salary paid to me in India taxable as income from Salary?
Yes, the salary received would be
taxable in India. If a citizen of India renders services outside India, and
receives salary from the Government of India, it would be taxed in the same
manner as Salary accrued in India.
(Sec. 15 & 9, Income Tax Act)
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