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National Savings Recurring Deposit Account

5-Year Post Office Recurring Deposit Account (RD)

Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc. Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
From 01.04.2020, interest rates are as follows:-
  • 5.8 % per annum (quarterly compounded)
 Minimum INR 100/- per month or any amount in multiples of INR 10/-. No maximum limit.
Salient features including Tax Rebate
  • Account may be opened by
    (i) a single adult
    (ii) Joint Account (Maximum 3 adults)
    (iii) Minor above 10 years of age
    (iv) A guardian on behalf of a minor/Person of unsound mind
  • Account can be opened by cash / Cheque and in case of Cheque the date of deposit shall be date of clearance of Cheque
  • Nomination facility is available at the time of opening and also after opening of account
  • Premature closure is allowed after three years from the date of opening of the account and interest at the rate applicable from time to time to the Post Office Savings Account shall be payable on such premature closure of account
  • Account can be transferred from one post office to another
  • Any number of accounts can be opened in any post office
  • Subsequent deposit can be made up to 15th day of next month if account is opened up to 15th of a calendar month and up to last working day of next month if account is opened between 16th day and last working day of a calendar month
  • If subsequent deposit is not made up to the prescribed day, a default fee is charged for each default, default fee @ 1 Rs for every 100 rupee shall be charged. After 4 regular defaults, the account becomes discontinued and can be revived in two months but if the same is not revived within this period, no further deposit can be made
  • *If in any RD account, there is monthly default amount , the depositor has to first pay the defaulted monthly deposit with default fee and then pay the current month deposit. This will be applicable for both CBS and non CBS
  • There is rebate on advance deposit of at least 6 installments, Rs. 10 for 6 month and Rs. 40 for 12 months Rebate will be paid for denomination of Rs. 100
  • Minor after attaining majority has to apply for conversion of the account in his name
  • One loan up to 50% of the balance allowed after one year. It may be repaid in one lumpsum along with interest at the prescribed rate at any time during the currency of the account
  • Protected Savings Scheme is applicable for the account of denomination Rs 100/-
  • Online Deposit facility is available through Intra Operable Netbanking/Mobile Banking
  • Online Deposit facility is available through IPPB Saving Account
  • Date of maturity will be 5 years after date of opening. Account can be extended for further 5 year by giving application at account office

National Savings Time Deposit Account

Post Office Time Deposit Account (TD)

Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc. Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
Interest payable annually but calculated quarterly. Minimum INR 1000/- and in multiple of 100. No maximum limit.

Interest rates From 01.04.2020 to 30.06.2020

Period Rate
1yr.A/c 5.5%
2yr.A/c 5.5%
3yr.A/c 5.5%
5yr.A/c 6.7%
Salient features including Tax Rebate
  • .Account may be opened by
    (i) a single adult
    (ii) Joint Account (Maximum 3 adults)
    (iii) Minor above 10 yearsof age
    (iv) A guardian on behalf of a minor/Person of unsound mind
  • Account can be opened by cash /Cheque and in case of Cheque the date of realization of cheque in Govt. account shall be date of opening of account
  • Nomination facility is available at the time of opening and also after opening of account
  • Account can be transferred from one post office to another
  • Any number of accounts can be opened in any post office
  • Single account can be converted into Joint and Vice Versa
  • Minor after attaining majority has to apply for conversion of the account in his name.
  • TD account can be extended by giving an application in account office
  • Interest shall be payable annually, No additional interest shall be payable on the amount of interest that has become due for payment but not withdrawn by the account holder
  • The annual interest may be credited to the savings account of the account holder at his option
  • Premature encashment not allowed before expiry of 6 month, If closed between 6 month to 12 month from date of Opening, Post Office Saving Accounts interest rate will be payable
  • The investment under 5 Years TD qualifies for the benefit of Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 from 1.4.2007.
  • Online Account Opening facility is available through Intra Operable Netbanking/Mobile Banking

National Savings Monthly Income Account

Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Account (MIS)

Interest payable, Rates, Periodicity etc. Minimum Amount for opening of account and maximum balance that can be retained
From 01.04.2020, interest rates are as follows:-
  • 6.6 % per annum payable monthly.
  • In multiples of INR 1000/-
  • Maximum investment limit is INR 4.5 lakh in single account and INR 9 lakh in joint account
  • An individual can invest maximum INR 4.5 lakh in MIS (including his share in joint accounts)
  • For calculation of share of an individual in joint account, each joint holder have equal share in each joint account.
Salient features including Tax Rebate
  • Account may be opened by
    (i) a single adult
    (ii) Joint Account (Maximum 3 adults)
    (iii) Minor above 10 years of age
    (iv) A guardian on behalf of a minor/Person of unsound mind.
  • Account can be opened by cash/Cheque and in case of Cheque the date of realization of Cheque in Govt. account shall be date of opening of account
  • Nomination facility is available at the time of opening and also after opening of account
  • Account can be transferred from one post office to another.
  • Any number of accounts can be opened in any post office subject to maximum investment limit by adding balance in all accounts (Rs. 4.5 Lakh)
  • Single account can be converted into Joint and Vice Versa
  • Minor after attaining majority has to apply for conversion of the account in his name
  • Maturity period is 5 years from 1.12.2011
  • Interest can be drawn through auto credit into savings account standing at same post office,orECS./In case of MIS accounts standing at CBS Post offices, monthly interest can be credited into savings account standing at any CBS Post offices
  • Can be prematurely en-cashed after one year but before 3 years at the discount of 2% of the deposit and after 3 years at the discount of 1% of the deposit. (Discount means deduction from the deposit.)
  • A bonus of 5% on principal amount is admissible on maturity in respect of MIS accounts opened on or after 8.12.07 and up to 30.11.2011. No bonus is payable on the deposits made on or after 1.12.2011
  • Interest shall be payable to the account holder on completion of a month from the date of deposit
  • If the interest payable every month is not claimed by the account holder such interest shall not earn any additional interest.
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Rajasthan HC to Hear Tax Audit Deadline Extension Plea on 25th September
GSTAT Thiruvananthapuram: Original Goods’ Value Not Required in E-Way Bill for GST Job Work Returns
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Rajasthan HC to Hear Tax Audit Deadline Extension Plea on 25th September
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Karnataka HC Sets Aside ESOP Tax Revision Proceedings Following ?27.13 Crore Tax Refund
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Tax Audit Deadline 2026: Professional Bodies Seek Extension to 31st October
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Gujarat HC Sets Aside GST Demand, Rules ITC Can’t Be Denied on Non-Taxable Transactions
Centre Challenges HC’s Striking Down of Section 147A of Income Tax Act Before SC
19 Sep 26
Rajasthan High Court Quashes GST SCN and Adjudication Order for Lack of Signature
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18 Sep 26
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CBDT Revises Form 169 and Form 171 Under Income Tax Rules 2026
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Due Date Reminder

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July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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07 Oct 26 Payment of TDS/TCS of September. In case of government offices where TDS/TCS is paid by book entry, the same shall be paid on the same day on which tax is deducted or collected.
07 Oct 26 E-filing of details of declarations received in September from buyers for non-deduction of TCS, at the income-tax e-filing portal with TAN login.
07 Oct 26 Return of External Commercial Borrowings for September.
10 Oct 26 Monthly return by tax deductors for September.
10 Oct 26 Monthly return by e-commerce operators for September.
11 Oct 26 Monthly return of outward supplies for September.
13 Oct 26 Quarterly return of outward supplies for Jul-Sep (QRMP).
13 Oct 26 Monthly return by non-resident taxable persons for September.
13 Oct 26 Monthly return of Input Service Distributor for September.
14 Oct 26 Notice for the appointment of auditor, where the AGM date was 30 September (within 15 days of the AGM).
15 Oct 26 Payment of ESI for September.
15 Oct 26 E-payment of PF for September.
15 Oct 26 E-filing of declaration forms received for the Sep Quarter for no deduction of TDS.
15 Oct 26 Issue of TDS certificate for TDS deducted u/s 393(1) [Table Sl. No. 2(i), 3(i), 6(ii) & 8(vi)] in August, on purchase of property, rent above ?50,000 pm by certain individuals/HUF where the lease has terminated, certain other payments by individual/HUF and on Virtual Digital Assets.
15 Oct 26 Issue of TDS certificate for TDS deducted u/s 393(1) [Table Sl. No. 2(i), 3(i), 6(ii) & 8(vi)] in August, on purchase of property, rent above ?50,000 pm by certain individuals/HUF where the lease has terminated, certain other payments by individual/HUF and on Virtual Digital Assets.
15 Oct 26 Statement by banks etc. in respect of foreign remittances for the Sep Quarter.
18 Oct 26 Payment of tax for the Jul-Sep quarter by taxpayers under the Composition Scheme.
20 Oct 26 Monthly return by persons outside India providing online information and database access or retrieval services, for September.
20 Oct 26 To add/amend particulars (other than GSTIN) in the GSTR-1 of September. Can be filed after filing GSTR-1 but before filing the corresponding GSTR-3B.
20 Oct 26 Summary return cum payment of tax for September by monthly filers (other than QRMP).
21 Oct 26 Filing of the Tax Audit Report, where the due date of the ITR is 30 November.
22 Oct 26 Add/amend particulars (other than GSTIN) in the GSTR-1 of the Sep quarter, by quarterly filers in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Can be filed after filing GSTR-1 but before filing the corresponding GSTR-3B.
22 Oct 26 Summary return for the Jul-Sep quarter by quarterly filers in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
24 Oct 26 Add/amend particulars (other than GSTIN) in the GSTR-1 of the Sep quarter, by quarterly filers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh, and Delhi. Can be filed after filing GSTR-1 but before filing the corresponding GSTR-3B.
24 Oct 26 Summary return for the Jul-Sep quarter by quarterly filers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh, and Delhi.
25 Oct 26 Half-yearly details of goods/capital goods sent to and received from job workers, for Apr-Sep, for turnover above ?5 crore.
26 Oct 26 Filing of the Cost Audit Report for 2025-26 by companies to whom cost audit applies (within 30 days of submission by the Cost Auditor).
28 Oct 26 Return for September by persons with a Unique Identification Number (UIN), such as embassies, to claim a GST refund on goods and services purchased by them.
29 Oct 26 Filing of financial statements for FY 2025-26 by companies (other than OPCs), with the ROC (within 30 days of the AGM).
29 Oct 26 Report on the AGM by a listed company, where the AGM was held on 30 September (within 30 days of AGM completion).
29 Oct 26 Statement of Accounts and Solvency for 2025-26, to be filed by every LLP.
30 Oct 26 Half-yearly return by Nidhi companies for April to September.
30 Oct 26 Deposit of TDS on payment made u/s 393(1) [Table Sl. No. 2(i), 3(i), 6(ii)] for purchase of property, and payment of rent above ?50,000 pm by an individual or HUF (not liable to tax audit) where the lease has terminated, and certain other payments made by an individual/HUF, for September. (Rent TDS: else to be deposited on an annual basis by 30 April of the next year, for total rent above ?50,000 pm paid during Tax Year 2025-26.)
31 Oct 26 Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 allows enployers to enrol left-out employees (who joined between 01.04.2009–31.03.2026) at a nominal ?100 damages, with employee share waived if not previously deducted — available even to establishments under inquiry.
31 Oct 26 Option to avail QRMP for Oct-Dec onwards.
31 Oct 26 Specified companies (receiving supplies from Micro & Small Enterprises, with outstanding dues exceeding 45 days) to file details of all outstanding dues to Micro or Small Enterprise suppliers, for Apr-Sep. Details of MSME vendors must be given even where payment was made within 45 days.
31 Oct 26 Furnishing of declaration u/s 80GG in respect of rent paid for residential accommodation, if the assessee is required to submit the ITR by 31 October.
31 Oct 26 Furnishing of particulars for claiming relief u/s 89, if the assessee is required to submit the ITR by 31 October.
31 Oct 26 Online application by a domestic company (other than one to whom transfer pricing provisions apply), for exercise of the option u/s 115BAA (22% tax).
31 Oct 26 Online application by a new manufacturing domestic company (other than one to whom transfer pricing provisions apply), filing the ITR for the first time, for exercise of the option u/s 115BAB (15% tax).
31 Oct 26 Online application by an individual/HUF carrying on business or profession, for exercise of the option u/s 115BAC(1), where the due date of the ITR is 31 October.
31 Oct 26 Online application by a resident co-operative society, for exercise of the option u/s 115BAD(1), where the due date of the ITR is 31 October.
31 Oct 26 Online application by a resident manufacturing co-operative society, for exercise of the option u/s 115BAE(1), where the due date of the ITR is 31 October.
31 Oct 26 Statement of foreign income offered for tax for the previous year, and of foreign tax deducted or paid on such income, if the due date of the ITR is 31 October.
31 Oct 26 Filing of income tax returns by companies, partnership firms etc. (audit applicable).
31 Oct 26 Filing of the report u/s 92E for international transactions and specified domestic transactions.
31 Oct 26 Filing of the Audit Report u/s 80JJAA(2) for additional employment, where the due date of the ITR is 30 November.
31 Oct 26 Filing of other Audit Reports, where the due date of the ITR is 30 November.
31 Oct 26 Quarterly TDS/TCS statements for Jul-Sep. Details of Form 121 (15G/15H) cases are also to be shown in Form 140. (TCS filing date has also been aligned with TDS.)
31 Oct 26 Deposit of TDS on Virtual Digital Assets u/s 393(1) [Table Sl. No.8(vi)] for September.
31 Oct 26 E-filing of information on declarations received in Form 97 (60), up to 30 September.
31 Oct 26 Statement of Financial Transactions by depositories, registrars and share transfer agents, reporting capital gains on transfer of listed securities or mutual fund units, for Apr-Sep.
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