CBDT inserts new Rule 9D - Calculation of Taxable Interest Relating to Contribution in a Provident Fund



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The Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced a new Rule 9D to the Income-tax Rules, 1962. This rule outlines how taxable interest will be calculated on contributions made to provident funds that exceed a specified limit. From the previous year 2021-2022 onwards, individuals will need to maintain separate accounts within their provident fund for taxable and non-taxable contributions.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has released the Income-tax (25th Amendment) Rules, 2021 to further make amendments to the Income-tax Rules, 1962. As such, after Rule 9C, a new rule 9D has been inserted which lays down provisions for Calculation of Taxable Interest Relating to Contribution in a Provident Fund or Recognised Provident Fund, Exceeding the Specified Limit. Relevant text of the new Rule is as follows 9D. Calculation of taxable interest relating to contribution in a provid
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Rule 9D has been inserted to provide guidelines for calculating taxable interest on contributions made to provident funds or recognised provident funds that exceed a specified limit.

The rule requires separate accounts to be maintained from the previous year 2021-2022 and for all subsequent previous years.

Individuals must maintain separate accounts within their provident fund for taxable contributions and non-taxable contributions.

Taxable interest refers to the interest accrued during the previous year on contributions that are not exempt from inclusion in a person's total income under clauses (11) and (12) of section 10.

The rule applies to contributions in a provident fund or a recognised provident fund, where the contribution exceeds the specified limit.




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