Interest on Death Compensation reced by legal heirs

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A son's legal heirs received compensation for his accidental death 10 years after the event, including interest ordered by the court. The insurance company paid the claim and interest, deducting TDS on the interest. The key questions are whether this interest is taxable for the heirs, where to declare it in their tax returns, and if the CPC will accept it. The advice given is that the interest is indeed taxable under Section 56 as 'Other Income'.

30 July 2025 Son died in an accident Compensation received after 10 years through court court advised to pay claim along with an Interest
Th Insurance Co Paid the claim as well as Interest and deducted TDS on interest under section 194A
1)Whether the Interest is taxable in the hands of his legal heirs
2) If yes while filing Return where to put the sum of Tax Free Interest and under which section
3) Whether CPC will accept the same

31 July 2025 1. Yes.
2. It is taxable u/s. 56 in schedule Other income. It is not tax free.

25 September 2025 Good luck...


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