EXEMPTION section 10(15)(i) interest on POST OFFICE SAVINGS bank account is exempted - actual OR 1. RS 3,500 in case of an individual account 2. RS 7,000 in case of a joint account which ever is lower IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE
DEDUCTION section 80TTA deduction in respect of interest on deposits in SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (not being time deposit) RS 10,000 or actual interest, which ever is lower is allowed as deduction
in your eg. in case of individual account taxable interest is 20,000 - 3,500 -10,000 =6,500 joint account taxable interest is 20,000-7,000- 10,000 = 3,000