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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, Due Date Reminder and Location Map

News

23 Jan 26

Budget 2026-27 Expectations: Direct Tax Relief and GST 2.0 Implementation

Andhra Pradesh GST Tribunal Bench Now Operational in Vijayawada

Calcutta HC: GSTAT Can’t Enhance GST Penalty Without Giving Hearing Opportunity U/S 107(11)

Delhi HC: Department Must Refund Tax Recovered Without Serving Demand Notice

Fake GST ITC Case: Assessee Approaches SC Challenging Delhi HC’s Order

22 Jan 26

Income Tax Officers Call Targets `Unrealistic`, Seek Urgent Meeting with CBDT

MCA Imposes ?2.5 Lakh Penalty on Company & Director for Not Appointing Internal Auditor

Union Government Sets Up GST Appellate Tribunal Bench in Hyderabad

21 Jan 26

CBDT Highlights Middle-Class Tax Relief Under New Income Tax Regime

AP High Court: Best-Judgment Assessments Withdrawn Upon Subsequent Filing of GST Returns

Budget 2026: ISF Calls for GST Rate Cut on Staffing Services and Section 80JJAA Amendment

GST Mismatch (GSTR-3B vs 2B): HC Rejects Anticipatory Bail Amid DGGI Investigation

Budget 2026: CBIC Confirms ‘Nil’ GST & Indirect Tax Legislation

20 Jan 26

Tax Department Issues PE Notices to Foreign Digital Firms, Litigation Likely

Bombay HC Clarifies GST Not Applicable on MIDC Plot Transfers to Third Parties

Allahabad HC Closes Tax Writ Noting Operationalisation of GST Appellate Tribunal

Finance Bill Likely to Propose 5 Key GST Amendments to Boost Ease of Doing Business

19 Jan 26

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, MP Sasmit Patra Pushes for Simpler GST to Boost MSMEs

New Income Tax Act 2025: Why Old Court Rulings May Not Apply After April 2026

Customs Notifies Further Relief for Postal Exports Through Electronic Filing

18 Jan 26

FY27 Budget Unlikely to Change Income Tax Law, New Rules to Shape Tax Regime

FY27 Budget Unlikely to Change Income Tax Law, New Rules to Shape Tax Regime

Gujarat HC: Rectification Allowed for Bona Fide and Inadvertent Errors in GST Returns

17 Jan 26

ICMAI Publishes GST IMS Handbook to Strengthen Digital Compliance & ITC Governance

Calcutta HC: SMS/Email Alert Possibility Not Conclusive, Orders Fresh Consideration in GST Case

Budget 2026-27: MP Sasmit Patra Pushes for GST Simplification and MSME Support

16 Jan 26

Budget 2026: Oil and Gas Industry Pushes for 5% GST, LPG Under-Recovery Support

Budget 2026-27: NBFC Sector Pushes for Liquidity, Tax Relief and Faster Recovery

Budget 2026 Watch: Industry Seeks Tax Neutrality for MCA Fast-Track Demergers

Delhi HC Directs Vodafone Idea to File GST Appeal for Refund Due to Wrong State Allocation

Budget 2026: FACSI Insists Govt to Introduce MSME-Friendly GST Reforms to Boost Businesses

Delhi HC Directs Vodafone Idea to File GST Appeal for Refund Due to Wrong State Allocation

15 Jan 26

Life Insurance Margins Under Pressure in Q3FY26 Due to GST ITC Loss

Budget 2026: Equity Investors Seek Relief from Rising STT and Capital Gains Taxes

Budget 2026: Oil and Gas Industry Pushes for 5% GST, LPG Under-Recovery Support

MCA Coimbatore Imposes Penalty for Two-Day Delay in E-Filing Form MGT-15

India’s Net Direct Tax Collections Grow 8.82% Through Mid-January

14 Jan 26

Orissa HC Relief for Jindal Steel in GSTR-3B vs GST E-Way Bill Mismatch Dispute

Mumbai ITAT: Assessing Officer Must Examine Source of Funds Despite ITR Technical Errors

WB AAR: Fees Reimbursed to Foreign Patent Attorneys Classified as ‘Import of Legal Services’ Subject to GST

Orissa HC Relief for Jindal Steel in GSTR-3B vs GST E-Way Bill Mismatch Dispute

13 Jan 26

CBIC Session Highlights Expanded Role of Auditors Under GST 2.0

Union Budget 2026-27 to Be Presented on 1st February, Sunday

GST E-Way Bill Generation Hits Record High in December 2025, Up 23.6% YoY

ITAT Jaipur Remands ?76.31 Lakh Addition Case, Grants Taxpayer Another Chance

Kerala GST AAR: Exam Fees Charged by Devaswom Recruitment Board Now Taxable

11 Jan 26

Mandatory Service Charge by Restaurants Illegal: CCPA Takes Action Against 27 Establishments

Special Deposit Scheme Interest Rate Fixed at 7.1% for Jan-March 2026

Tripura HC: GST ITC Can’t Be Denied to Buyers Due to Supplier’s Filing Defaults

10 Jan 26

ITAT: Selection of ITR-7 Over ITR-5 a Procedural Error, Orders Reassessment to Safeguard Taxpayer Rights

HP HC Sets Aside GST Demand of INR 16.72 Lakh in Alleged Illegal ITC Case

Telangana HC: Income Earned from the Sale of Tissue-Cultured Plants Is Exempt U/S 10(1)

Due Date Reminder

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24 Jan 26 Add/amend particulars (other than GSTIN) in GSTR-1 of Dec quarter by Quarterly filers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam, Wes

24 Jan 26 Summary Return of December quarter by Quarterly filers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand or Odisha,

28 Jan 26 Return by persons with Unique Identification Number (UIN) like embassies etc to get refund under GST for goods and services purchased by them, for December .

31 Jan 26 Annual Return by OPCs and Small Companies.

31 Jan 26 Filing of financial statements by Cos (Other than OPCs) for FY 2024-25 with the ROC. (30 days from AGM.)

31 Jan 26 Filing a report on Corporate Social Responsibility by every company covered u/s 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.

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