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TCS on Foreign Remittance (LRS)
Banks and forex providers collect TCS when you remit money abroad under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Rates vary by purpose — and the ₹7 lakh threshold is per individual per FY across most purposes.
₹25,00,000
₹0
To track ₹7 lakh threshold across the financial year.
Total TCS
₹90,000
5% TCS on amount above ₹7L (self-funded education).
Exempt portion
₹7,00,000
Taxable portion
₹18,00,000
TCS @ 5%
₹90,000
Total outgo
₹25,90,000
TCS is refundable — claim as credit in your ITR.
Rate table (Oct 2023 onwards)
- Education via loan: 0.5% on amount above ₹7L.
- Education self-funded: 5% on amount above ₹7L.
- Medical treatment: 5% on amount above ₹7L.
- Overseas tour package: 5% up to ₹7L (per FY), 20% above.
- Investment, gift, other: 20% on amount above ₹7L.
Is TCS a cost?
No — TCS is refundable. It shows up as a credit in your Form 26AS / AIS and you can claim it against your income tax liability when filing ITR (or get a refund if no liability). It's a cashflow hit, not a permanent loss.
Common scenarios
- Sending child for MS in US ($60k tuition): ₹50L education-self → ₹2.15L TCS at 5%.
- Same with education loan from Indian bank: only ₹21,500 TCS at 0.5%.
- Buying $5k of US stocks: ~₹4.2L → no TCS (under threshold).
- Europe family tour ₹10L: ₹35,000 TCS (5% × 7L) + ₹60,000 (20% × 3L) = ₹95,000.