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National Savings Recurring Deposit Account

5-Year Post Office Recurring Deposit Account (RD)

Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc. Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
From 01.04.2020, interest rates are as follows:-
  • 5.8 % per annum (quarterly compounded)
 Minimum INR 100/- per month or any amount in multiples of INR 10/-. No maximum limit.
Salient features including Tax Rebate
  • Account may be opened by
    (i) a single adult
    (ii) Joint Account (Maximum 3 adults)
    (iii) Minor above 10 years of age
    (iv) A guardian on behalf of a minor/Person of unsound mind
  • Account can be opened by cash / Cheque and in case of Cheque the date of deposit shall be date of clearance of Cheque
  • Nomination facility is available at the time of opening and also after opening of account
  • Premature closure is allowed after three years from the date of opening of the account and interest at the rate applicable from time to time to the Post Office Savings Account shall be payable on such premature closure of account
  • Account can be transferred from one post office to another
  • Any number of accounts can be opened in any post office
  • Subsequent deposit can be made up to 15th day of next month if account is opened up to 15th of a calendar month and up to last working day of next month if account is opened between 16th day and last working day of a calendar month
  • If subsequent deposit is not made up to the prescribed day, a default fee is charged for each default, default fee @ 1 Rs for every 100 rupee shall be charged. After 4 regular defaults, the account becomes discontinued and can be revived in two months but if the same is not revived within this period, no further deposit can be made
  • *If in any RD account, there is monthly default amount , the depositor has to first pay the defaulted monthly deposit with default fee and then pay the current month deposit. This will be applicable for both CBS and non CBS
  • There is rebate on advance deposit of at least 6 installments, Rs. 10 for 6 month and Rs. 40 for 12 months Rebate will be paid for denomination of Rs. 100
  • Minor after attaining majority has to apply for conversion of the account in his name
  • One loan up to 50% of the balance allowed after one year. It may be repaid in one lumpsum along with interest at the prescribed rate at any time during the currency of the account
  • Protected Savings Scheme is applicable for the account of denomination Rs 100/-
  • Online Deposit facility is available through Intra Operable Netbanking/Mobile Banking
  • Online Deposit facility is available through IPPB Saving Account
  • Date of maturity will be 5 years after date of opening. Account can be extended for further 5 year by giving application at account office

National Savings Time Deposit Account

Post Office Time Deposit Account (TD)

Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc. Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
Interest payable annually but calculated quarterly. Minimum INR 1000/- and in multiple of 100. No maximum limit.

Interest rates From 01.04.2020 to 30.06.2020

Period Rate
1yr.A/c 5.5%
2yr.A/c 5.5%
3yr.A/c 5.5%
5yr.A/c 6.7%
Salient features including Tax Rebate
  • .Account may be opened by
    (i) a single adult
    (ii) Joint Account (Maximum 3 adults)
    (iii) Minor above 10 yearsof age
    (iv) A guardian on behalf of a minor/Person of unsound mind
  • Account can be opened by cash /Cheque and in case of Cheque the date of realization of cheque in Govt. account shall be date of opening of account
  • Nomination facility is available at the time of opening and also after opening of account
  • Account can be transferred from one post office to another
  • Any number of accounts can be opened in any post office
  • Single account can be converted into Joint and Vice Versa
  • Minor after attaining majority has to apply for conversion of the account in his name.
  • TD account can be extended by giving an application in account office
  • Interest shall be payable annually, No additional interest shall be payable on the amount of interest that has become due for payment but not withdrawn by the account holder
  • The annual interest may be credited to the savings account of the account holder at his option
  • Premature encashment not allowed before expiry of 6 month, If closed between 6 month to 12 month from date of Opening, Post Office Saving Accounts interest rate will be payable
  • The investment under 5 Years TD qualifies for the benefit of Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 from 1.4.2007.
  • Online Account Opening facility is available through Intra Operable Netbanking/Mobile Banking

National Savings Monthly Income Account

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Account (MIS)

Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc. Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
From 01.04.2020, interest rates are as follows:-
  • 6.6 % per annum payable monthly.
  • In multiples of INR 1000/-
  • Maximum investment limit is INR 4.5 lakh in single account and INR 9 lakh in joint account
  • An individual can invest maximum INR 4.5 lakh in MIS (including his share in joint accounts)
  • For calculation of share of an individual in joint account, each joint holder have equal share in each joint account.
Salient features including Tax Rebate
  • Account may be opened by
    (i) a single adult
    (ii) Joint Account (Maximum 3 adults)
    (iii) Minor above 10 years of age
    (iv) A guardian on behalf of a minor/Person of unsound mind.
  • Account can be opened by cash/Cheque and in case of Cheque the date of realization of Cheque in Govt. account shall be date of opening of account
  • Nomination facility is available at the time of opening and also after opening of account
  • Account can be transferred from one post office to another.
  • Any number of accounts can be opened in any post office subject to maximum investment limit by adding balance in all accounts (Rs. 4.5 Lakh)
  • Single account can be converted into Joint and Vice Versa
  • Minor after attaining majority has to apply for conversion of the account in his name
  • Maturity period is 5 years from 1.12.2011
  • Interest can be drawn through auto credit into savings account standing at same post office,orECS./In case of MIS accounts standing at CBS Post offices, monthly interest can be credited into savings account standing at any CBS Post offices
  • Can be prematurely en-cashed after one year but before 3 years at the discount of 2% of the deposit and after 3 years at the discount of 1% of the deposit. (Discount means deduction from the deposit.)
  • A bonus of 5% on principal amount is admissible on maturity in respect of MIS accounts opened on or after 8.12.07 and up to 30.11.2011. No bonus is payable on the deposits made on or after 1.12.2011
  • Interest shall be payable to the account holder on completion of a month from the date of deposit
  • If the interest payable every month is not claimed by the account holder such interest shall not earn any additional interest.

News Section

News

09 Jan 21
Overall shortfall in GST collection Rs 1.44 lakh crore for Centre this fiscal: SBI report
Tax dept says Swiggy, Instakart evaded GST
The Patiala House Court refused to grant bail to a person accused of claiming bogus ITC to the tune of Rs.5.98 Crores
Supreme Court admits plea challenging Gujarat HC’s decision quashing IGST on Ocean Freights under Reverse Charge Mechanism
NAA finds Dev Snacks Cheriyela guilty of wrongly charging 5% GST on unregistered brand, no penalty imposed
08 Jan 21
Fake GST ITC Fraud: I-T Starts Searches at Zee & L&T Offices
UP Increased 25% GST Revenue Collection in December 2020
Telangana: Two industrialists arrested in Rs 67-crore GST fraud
Allahabad High Court grants Anticipatory Bail to person alleged of GST Evasion to tune of Rs.100 Cr
GST: Delhi govt. relaxes Restriction on E-way Bill Issuance till 21st November 2019
06 Jan 21
llahabad High Court allows inquiry by GST Authorities collaterally with the Proceedings
GST: Patiala House Court refuses to grant Bail to person accused of Fraudulently availing ITC to tune of Rs.7 Cr
Due date for filing GST Returns for period between October, December is January 13, clarifies govt
GST collections: Is Rs 1.15 lakh crore a reason to celebrate?
05 Jan 21
Myth Vs Fact! GST Rule 86B for 1% Payment of Cash Tax Liability
GST Evasion: CGST Delhi West Commissionerate arrests one for duty evasion of around Rs 831.72 cr
GST tax credit probe: I-T conducts surveys at Zee and L&T offices
Madras HC disallows Deduction for clearing off mortgage created by Assessee prior to Transfer of Land
3 reasons why GST collections hit record high in December 2020
04 Jan 21
GST authority in Delhi nabs one for Rs 831 crore tax evasion
Government crackdown on 7,000 GST evaders, 185 arrested
03 Jan 21
GST officers arrest one person for duty evasion of around Rs 831.72 crore
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GST E-Invoice System completed 3 months; Enabled more than 37000 Taxpayers to Generate more than 1680 Lakh IRNs
02 Jan 21
CBIC enables Form GSTR-9C Offline Utility for the FY 19-2020 on GST Portal
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GST Collections Hit Record High Of Over Rs 1.15 Lakh Crore In December 2020: Finance Ministry
12% High GST Revenue Collection in Dec 2020 from Dec 2019
31 Dec 20
Maharashtra businessman held in Rs 185 crore GST scam probe
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Delhi
Finance Ministry extends deadline for making a declaration under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme
BREAKING CBIC extends deadline for filing GST Annual Returns
30 Dec 20
Gujarat High Court directs Authority to Refund amount collected as Stamp Duty on Bills of Entry filed for the Imported Goods
ITR 2020-21: SBI customers can now file Income Tax Return for free
CA files PIL in Gujarat High Court seeking extension of GST Annual Returns due dates amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Supreme Court hears plea challenging the validity of second proviso to Section 58(1) TNVAT Act, 2006
29 Dec 20
GST compensation shortfall: Finance Ministry releases 9th instalment of Rs 6,000 crore
Govt weighs imposing 18% GST on bitcoin trade
18% GST applicable on Construction of Directors Bungalow and Construction of Staff or Faculty Quarters in IIT, Bhubaneswar: AAR
Gujarat High Court directs Authority to Refund amount collected as Stamp Duty on Bills of Entry filed for the Imported Goods
28 Dec 20
Gujarat High Court refuses to direct GST Authority to give back the Credit of ITC during Inquiry or Investigation
MCA amends Form No. SH-7 regarding notice to Registrar of any alteration of Share Capital
1% Cash Payment under Rule 86B of GST liability to affect only 0.5% Taxpayers, says CBIC
27 Dec 20
UP Should Be Listed for Highest GST Revenue Collection, CM Yogi
ITAT Delhi: CIT(A) Cannot Refuse Appeal without Correction Timeline
Govt. defends new rule under GST regime
26 Dec 20
GST: AAAR dismisses application as an investigation by DGSTI was already initiated
GST: NAA directs re-investigation of alleged Profiteering against Supertech Ltd
Income Tax Department conducts Searches in Guwahati
GST: NAA finds Elan Ltd. guilty of not passing the ITC benefits to the Shop Buyers

Due Date Reminder

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18 Jan 21 Filing of CMP-08 for the quarter Oct-Dec 2020
20 Jan 21 Filing of GSTR-5 for Non-resident foreign taxpayer for the month of Dec 2020
20 Jan 21 GST Return for NRI OIDAR service provider for the month of Dec 2020 (GSTR 5A)
30 Jan 21 furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted u/s 194-IA in month of December 2020
30 Jan 21 Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted u/s 194-IB in month of December 20
31 Jan 21 Filing of GSTR-1 for the quarter Oct-Dec,2020
31 Jan 21 Quarterly statement of TDS deposited for the quarter ending December 31, 2020
07 Feb 21 Payment of TDS of January 2021 (For Govt deductors paying through challan)
10 Feb 21 Return of TDS (Tax deducted at source) with payment of tax (GSTR-7) for the month of January 2021
10 Feb 21 Statement by e-commerce operator with tax (GSTR-8) for the month January 2021
11 Feb 21 Filing of GSTR-1 for the month of Jan. 2021
13 Feb 21 Filing of GSTR-6 for input service distributor for the month of Jan. 2021
13 Feb 21 Filing of GSTR-6 for input service distributor for the month of Feb 2021
14 Feb 21 Due date for issue of TDS Certificate for tax deducted under Section 194-IA in the month of December, 2020.
14 Feb 21 Due date for issue of TDS Certificate for tax deducted under Section 194-IB in the month of December, 2020
15 Feb 21 P.F Payment for the month of January 2021
15 Feb 21 ESIC Payments for the month of January 2021
15 Feb 21 furnishing of Form 24G by an office of Government where TDS for m/o Jan 2021 has been paid without production of a challan
15 Feb 21 Quarterly TDS certificate (in respect of tax deducted for payments other than salary) for the quarter ending December 31, 2020
20 Feb 21 Filing of GSTR-5 for Non-resident foreign taxpayer for the month of Jan 2021
20 Feb 21 GST Return for NRI OIDAR service provider for the month of Jan 2021 (GSTR 5A)
28 Feb 21 furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted u/s 194-IA in month of January 2021
28 Feb 21 Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted u/s 194-IB in month of January 21
07 Mar 21 Payment of TDS of February 2021 (For Govt deductors paying through challan)
10 Mar 21 Statement by e-commerce operator with tax (GSTR-8) for the month February 2021
10 Mar 21 Return of TDS (Tax deducted at source) with payment of tax (GSTR-7) for the month of February 2021
11 Mar 21 Filing of GSTR-1 for the month of Feb 2021
15 Mar 21 P.F Payment for the month of February 2021
15 Mar 21 ESIC Payments for the month of February 2021
15 Mar 21 furnishing of Form 24G by an office of Government where TDS for m/o Feb 2021 has been paid without production of a challan
15 Mar 21 Due date for issue of TDS Certificate for tax deducted under Section 194-IA in the month of January, 2021
15 Mar 21 Due date for issue of TDS Certificate for tax deducted under Section 194-IB in the month of January, 2021
20 Mar 21 Filing of GSTR-5 for Non-resident foreign taxpayer for the month of Feb, 2021
20 Mar 21 GST Return for NRI OIDAR service provider for the month of February 2021 (GSTR 5A)
30 Mar 21 furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted u/s 194-IA in month of February 2021
30 Mar 21 Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted u/s 194-IB in month of February 2021
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