This discussion clarifies the taxation of National Savings Certificates (NSC) interest. Previously, tax was paid on maturity, but under the new tax regime (FY2023-2024), the AIS shows interest on an accrual basis. The consensus is that tax on NSC interest is now payable annually on the accrued amount, even if you're in the new tax regime.
26 June 2024
Last year (FY2022-2023) I paid tax on NSC interest on maturity/ receipt. This year FY2023-2024, AIS shows NSC interest on accrual basis. Being in new tax regime, is it OK to pay tax on NSC interest on maturity/ en-cashment/ receipt ? or is it necessary to pay tax on NSC interest every year on accrual basis ?