POST OFFICE SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Budget 2024: Savings account interest up to Rs 25,000 may get tax exempt
The government is examining a proposal to increase the tax-deductible amount on savings account interest to Rs 25,000. Current limits are Rs 10,000 (Section 80TTA), Rs 50,000 for seniors (Section 80TTB), under the old tax regime. Banks have been advocating for incentives on deposits due to rising concerns over the increasing credit-deposit ratio.
Latest interest rates of PPF, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme, NSC, other post office schemes for July - September 2024 quarter
The government has declared that interest rates for small savings accounts would remain unchanged for July to September 2024. This ruling implies that the current rates will apply throughout the quarter.
PPF, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Sukanya Samriddhi, NSC, other small savings schemes' rates announced for July-September 2024 quarter
Latest Post Office Schemes interest rates: The government has announced that it will keep the interest rates unchanged for small savings schemes for July-September 2024. These schemes include the Public Provident Fund, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Post Office Time Deposits (POTD), Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, and Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS).
GST simplified compliance, improved tax buoyancy; fake ITC generation still a challenge
Introduced seven years ago, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has streamlined compliance and boosted tax revenues, but challenges persist with fake invoices and fraudulent registrations causing tax evasion concerns. Despite this, GST has simplified the tax regime, increased taxpayer numbers, and improved tax buoyancy and state revenues. However, efforts to combat evasion are ongoing, with the need for further measures such as operationalizing the GST appellate tribunal.
Latest NSC interest rate: Was National Savings Certificate rate hiked for July-Sept 2024 quarter?
National Savings Certificates, or NSC, are savings bonds offered under the India Post's small saving schemes. These certificates can be bought by an adult, a minor, or a trust. Further, two adults can jointly purchase NSCs from any post office in the country.
'Apology too late': Indian-origin UK officer after being jailed for 12 years during pregnancy for stealing
Seema Misra, a former Post Office manager wrongly jailed for theft over faulty software, has rejected the apology from the engineer whose evidence convicted her. Misra's case, overturned in 2021, highlights the faulty Horizon IT system scandal. Apologies from the engineer and former Post Office officials have been dismissed by Misra, who served time while pregnant. The UK government is compensating affected sub-postmasters and has introduced legislation to exonerate the wrongfully convicted.
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How an IT professional took revenge against his manager's 'No Work From Home' policy
An IT professional, frustrated with his company's strict 'no work from home' policy, deleted Microsoft Teams and email from his phone to ensure he was unreachable after office hours. This defiant move garnered widespread support online after a screenshot of his Reddit post went viral. Many applauded his stance, highlighting the benefits of remote work and the importance of maintaining work-life balance.
Your mutual fund redemptions, SWP, switch, STP will stop if you don’t do this by July 1
Mutual fund unit holders must submit nomination information in a prescribed manner and opt out of nomination if needed using a regulated declaration form.
This bank revises savings account interest rates; now earn up to 7.75% interest rate
Unity Small Finance Bank Limited (Unity Bank) has raised the interest rate slabs on savings accounts, according to the bank press release dated June 24, 2024. The bank offers highest interest rate of 7.75% on savings account.
Recurring deposit (RD) premature withdrawal: Eligibility, interest rate, other rules explained
Post office RD scheme: You might have invested money in a post office RD scheme, however due to any financial need or trouble you may wish to prematurely break it. This is because a post office RD scheme has a tenure of five years from the date of opening. Read here to know more about post office RD scheme.
Customs department warns against new parcel fraud:'Drug was found in your parcel, will inform police'; how to save yourself from this fraud
New parcel scam: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has stated that several people complained to them about a fake parcel scam being conducted in the name of customs. In this scam you get a call from a fake officer informing you that cocaine or other drugs have been found in a parcel with your name. Read to know more about this scam and how to stay safe.
New Post Office Act 2023 comes into effect from June 18: Check details
Post Office Act 2023: The Act's provisions allow the government to intercept articles sent via India Post for several reasons, including public order and state security. In the event of a public emergency or to maintain peace and safety, an interception may be carried out.
Allahabad Bank to pay customer Rs 46,000 lost in unauthorised debits from account; RBI rules on customer liability for unauthorised transactions
How to report unauthorized transaction in savings account: As per the guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), customers will bear limited responsibility in case unauthorized electronic transactions result in deductions from their accounts or cards. Let's take a closer look at the RBI regulations.
Latest interest rates of PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme, NSC, other post office schemes
Latest small savings schemes interest rates: The government has left the interest rates on small savings schemes for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. Latest interest rates of PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme, NSC, and other post office schemes.
Post-poll violence erupts in West Bengal; BJP workers targeted
Post-poll violence erupted in West Bengal, with reports of BJP workers being attacked, party offices vandalized, and houses locked. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has written to the Governor seeking intervention. In Bankura's Kotulpur, BJP workers' houses were vandalized. BJP State President Sukanta Majumdar urged the Chief Minister to visit affected areas. Major violence was reported in Minakhan under Basirhat Constituency. Adhikari also mentioned incidents in Coochbehar and BJP has moved Calcutta High Court on the issue.
Re-KYC update of bank account: How to update KYC of bank account online in HDFC Bank, SBI, Canara Bank, ICICI Bank
How to update KYC details: Re-KYC is a procedure that allows banks and other financial organisations to stay up to date on a customer's most recent contact data and personal details. Here is how you can update your KYC details online for these top banks.
Top post office schemes: These 9 small savings schemes offer above 7% interest rate
Post office schemes interest rates: The government has kept the interest rates on small savings plans unchanged for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. Here are nine post office schemes that offer more than 7% interest.
Anticipating INDIA bloc victory, women rush to open India Post accounts to get Rs 8,500 per month
Bengaluru's General Post Office is crowded with women, mainly from minority communities, rushing to open India Post Payment Bank accounts. They believe they'll receive Rs 8,500 monthly if the INDIA bloc wins the election. The Chief Post Master clarified it's a rumor, but the rush persists, with hundreds of accounts opened daily.
Stock market fraud via WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram: Two investors lost over Rs 3 crore; how to identify scam and protect yourself
Stock market scams via WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook or Instagram: Two investors lost over Rs 3 crore in separate scams, highlighting a concerning trend. Fraudsters lure victims via social media with promises of high returns. They use fake profiles, apps, and WhatsApp groups to build trust before blocking withdrawals. Beware social media stock tips promising high returns. It's a scam! Learn how to identify fraudsters and protect yourself. Read for modus operandi and red flags here.
What is UK Post Office Scandal? Who is Paula Vennells?
UK Post Office Scandal has created quite a public uproar in that country as the former British Post Office boss Paula Vennells is facing a public inquiry.
5 things to know before investing in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY): Eligibility, documents required and more
Families with a girl child under the age of 10 are increasingly opting for SSY accounts. SSY enjoys a relatively higher interest rate and sets aside a corpus that can be used for the daughter’s education or marriage.
Online PAN verification: You may not be able to invest in post office schemes if there is a mismatch in PAN details
Do note that from April 1, 2023, it is mandatory to provide PAN and Aadhaar details to invest in post office schemes. In case of any discrepancy, you may not be able to invest in these schemes.
Atal Pension Yojana account: Now you can open APY account at 3 CRAs
Atal Pension Yojana account: The Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) serves as an operational interface for all intermediaries and is in charge of the centralised recordkeeping, administration, and customer support responsibilities for all NPS & APY subscribers under the NPS architecture.
Central government pensioners can now view the last 24 detailed pension payment transactions using this app
Pension app for government employees: The Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) has developed an in-house mobile application, “DIRGHAYU” for the use of Central Civil Pensioner/Family Pensioners. Let us take a look at a few important features of the DIRGHAYU app.
PPF, SSY, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, other post office schemes interest rates for April- June quarter 2024
Post office schemes interest rates for April-June quarter: The government revises small savings schemes interest rates every quarter. Here is a look at the interest rates on various post office schemes for the first quarter of FY 2024-25 along with its compounding frequency.
How to open NRI account in India: List of documents needed to open NRI savings account
NRI savings account: There are two types of NRI Savings Accounts: Non-Resident External (NRE) Savings Account, Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Savings Account.
Can you withdraw Post Office MIS before maturity? MIS premature withdrawal rules and penalties explained
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Account (MIS): Did you invest in MIS? Then you must know the rules and conditions for withdrawing your money prematurely. Read here to know more about Post Office Monthly Income Scheme Account (MIS) and when is interest paid if you close it prematurely.
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