Thursday, June 25, 2009

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme

Only scheme in Post office where monthly interest is payable.
Suitable scheme for senior citizens and for those who need regular monthly income.
Interest rate of 8% per annum payable monthly.
Maximum amount is Rs.4.5 lacs in single account and Rs. 9 lacs in a joint account.
Maturity period is 6 years.
Facility of automatic credit of monthly interest to saving account if accounts
are at the same post office.
Facility of premature closure of account after one year @2% discount.
After three years with 1% deduction
Transferability
Account is transferable from one post office to any Post office in India free of cost.
Nomination facility available.
Income Tax
Rebate under section 80 C not admissible.
Interest income is taxable, but no TDS
Deposits are exempt from Wealth Tax

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