AK
37 Points
Joined January 2012
I have a query regarding PPF deposits. I have been receiving confliciting response on this subject, request if someone can bring clarity on this.
My query is if I have a PPF account in my name as well as PPF account in the name of my minor son, which of the following statement will be correct?
1) I cannot deposit more than Rs. 1 lakh in one FY in both the PPF accounts taking together under any circumtances. OR
2) I can deposit Rs. 1 Lakh each in my account as well as my minor son's account (total 2 lakhs) but I wil get the 80C benefit for only Rs. 1 Lakh. Investment of Rs. 1 lakh in Minor son's account will be more of a non-taxable and non tax deductible investment to accumlate a kitty till he becomes major.
If statement at 2 above is correct, then will the interest income on additional 1 lakh deposited in PPF will still be tax free or will it require to be shown as 'income from other sources' since it is a non-qualifying investment.
Thanks in advance for your responses.