06 January 2012
Income from other sources is taxable either on accrual or receipt basis. Following this principal can a portion of interest on kvp be taxed on accrual basis and balance on maturity (receipt basis)? Eg period of 8 years 7 months is expiring in FY 2012-13. Can the accured interest upto 8 years be considered for FY 2011-12 and balance interest for 7 months be considered for FY 2012-13?
06 January 2012
It is not advisable. Delay of 8 Successive Asst Years will be borne by the department, but the mixed system will not be. . Wait till the maturity.