Tax Executive
463 Points
Posted on 29 December 2015
As per amendment in section 194A of Income Tax Act, the word 'Term Deposits' also includes 'Recurring Deposits' and therefore TDS @ 10% would be applicable on total interest earned during the year on RDs + FDRs. But if total interest on RD & FDR earned during the year does not exceed Rs. 10000/-, No TDS on such interest will be levied.
However while filing your personal income tax return, you need to show interest on RD and FD as income and this will be taxable, only if your income exceeds taxable limit.