05 July 2011
According to the mercantile method of accounting regularly followed by the assessee, interest on fixed deposits is required to be shown on accrual basis. The same method is required to be followed for RDs BY APPLYING INTEREST RATE on product basis. However, in case of savings, it can be taken on the basis of amount credited in the pass book looking to the materiality aspect of accounting. Interest paid on housing loan is eligible for deduction U/s 24 on accrual basis. However, Section 80C is available on payment basis.