is interest received on post Office savings account eligible for 80tta deduction?
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Yes, interest earned on Post Office savings accounts is eligible for deduction under Section 80TTA of the Income Tax Act. Individuals and HUFs can claim a deduction of up to Rs 10,000 per year on this interest income. This deduction also applies to interest from bank and cooperative bank savings accounts. Notably, no TDS is deducted on Post Office Time Deposits or Recurring Deposits, and senior citizens enjoy higher tax-free interest limits.
An individual can claim for deduction on interest income of up to Rs 10,000 per annum under this section. It is available for both individuals as well as Hindu Undivided Family. No TDS is deducted on either Time Deposit (FD) or Recurring Deposit (RD) made with a post office. Senior Citizens (those above 60) can get up to Rs 50,000 per year in FD interest tax-free and no TDS will be deducted for interest received up to Rs 50,000 per annum for them.