Senior citizen saving scheme

Whether post office senior citizen saving scheme interest taxable in income tax????
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The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) interest earned is subject to income tax based on your individual tax bracket. If your annual interest exceeds £50,000, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will apply. The scheme has a maximum investment limit of £15 Lakh, with a minimum of £1,000, and offered an interest rate of 7.40% per annum in Q2 FY 2021-22.

Tax Implications of Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)

Interest on SCSS is taxable as per the tax slab applicable to the person. In case the interest amount earned is more than Rs. 50,000 for a fiscal, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is applicable to the interest earned.20-Sep-2021

Maximum Investment Amount: Rs. 15 Lakh or the amount received on retirement, wh...

Minimum Investment Amount: Rs. 1,000

Interest Rate: 7.40% per annum (Q2 FY 2021-22)
Upto 50000 rupees

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