Wrong Visa, Big Tax: ITAT Rules Overseas Business Trips on Tourist Visa May Trigger Global Taxation The ITAT has ruled that using tourist visas for overseas business travel can lead to individuals being classified as Indian residents for tax purposes, making their global income taxable. In the Hot Breads case, despite long foreign stays, the tribunal held that business conducted on tourist visas doesn’t qualify for NRI status. The ruling underscores that visa type—not just days abroad—determines residency under Indian tax laws. #itat #incometax #nri