An individual or HUF who has opted for the old income tax rule can invest in Tax saver fixed deposits of banks, not exceeding the aggregate limit of Rs.150000.00 u/s 80 (C) of IT in a financial year is eligible for tax relief. The ‘deposit’ can be opened in a single name or joint names…
A deposit is considered overdue when the maturity date has passed, and the deposit holder has not withdrawn or renewed it. This means the deposit has reached the end of its term, but no action has been taken to either take the principal amount back or extend the deposit period. Each bank has its own…
Form 15G and 15H are self-declaration forms filed with the banks or financial institutions who deduct TDS on the interest income earned/accrued to not deduct TDS on the interest income. As per Section 194A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, all Banks and Financial Institutions have been mandatorily instructed to deduct TDS on all Interest…
The major characteristics of the RD account can be described as “a variant of term deposit offered by the banks with fixed monthly investment, fixed duration, and a fixed rate of interest throughout the tenure of the deposit”. Under the scheme, the account holder has to deposit a pre-decided fixed amount every month to his…
Savings bank accounts offer a secure and reliable method for safeguarding funds, thereby providing account holders with peace of mind. Deposited amounts are protected against theft and loss, ensuring a high degree of financial security. Services Offered in Savings Bank Accounts: 1. Convenient Access to Funds:Savings account holders benefit from convenient access to their funds,…
Savings Bank (SB) accounts are subject to various restrictions concerning cash deposits, withdrawals, and general account usage. These restrictions, guided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and individual bank policies, aim to prevent misuse of funds and ensure financial transparency. 1. Cash Deposit and Withdrawal Limits Daily Cash Deposit LimitTypically, a daily cash deposit…
Joint accounts are accounts that are in the name of two or more persons. The operation instructions in joint accounts in banks like ‘either or survivor’, former/latter or survivor’, ‘anyone or survivor’, ‘both or survivor’, or ‘all or survivor’ are actually a mandate given by the joint holders of the account. Every above operation instructions…
A savings /fixed / recurring bank deposit account can be opened by a minor of any age through his/her natural or legally appointed guardian. Banks in India have the freedom to fix the minimum age at which they will allow a minor to operate his account in a single name. As a result, a minor…
A revenue Stamp can be explained as a receipt given by the Government in the form of small adhesive stamp in lieu of separate document stating that the tax/fee has been paid to the Government. The receipt for above certain amount shall be mandatorily acknowledged by the receiver affixing and cancelling the revenue stamp. Under…
The non-judicial stamp papers, in the form of engraved, embossed or franked on papers have been used to pay the stamp duty under Indian Stamp Act 1899. Nowadays maximum usage of stamp papers is in the form of e-stamping in lieu of prevalent engraved stamp papers, embossed stamp papers and franked stamp papers. The e-stamping…
