29 December 2014
Please tell me whether investment done in Fixed deposits for 5 years with any bank is eligible for 80C deduction or not? or it has to be only deposited with Post office for 5 years for claiming dedcution u/s 80C?
29 December 2014
1) P.O. 5 Year Time Deposit is eligible for deduction u/s 80C(2)(xxiv).
2) 5 years Term Deposit with scheduled bank is eligible for deduction u/s 80C(2(xxi). You should make sure that the said deposit is covered under BANK TERM DEPOSIT SCHEME,2006.
29 December 2014
All PSU banks, most of the co operative banks are covered under the definition of SCHEDUED bank. In case of co operative banks, you need to ensure with the concerned bank if it is SCHEDULED.