Interest accrued on NSC

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Querist : Anonymous

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26 September 2010 If a person has purchased NSC on 26.6.2009 whether any interest will accrue for 2009-2010.my tax advisor has told me no interest will accrue as accrues on financial year to year basis?PLZZZ reply its urgent

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26 September 2010 Is it like that first year no interest accrues?

CA. Prashanth Kumar Jain

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26 September 2010 interest will accrue only on completion of the first year so there is no ineterest accrued for part of the year

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Querist : Anonymous

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26 September 2010 Interest can be accrued for part of year.Plz elaborate

Asha Kanta Sharma

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01 August 2024 The interest accrual on National Savings Certificates (NSCs) is governed by specific rules, and understanding this can help clarify your situation. Here’s a detailed explanation:

### **Interest Accrual on NSCs**

1. **Interest Accrual Basis**:
- NSCs accrue interest annually on a compound basis, but for tax purposes, interest is considered as accrued yearly, irrespective of the actual purchase date within a financial year.

2. **Purchase Date Impact**:
- If you purchased the NSC on **26.06.2009**, it falls within the financial year **2009-2010**. Interest on the NSC starts accruing from the date of purchase, but for tax and financial reporting purposes, it’s typically calculated on a financial year basis.

3. **Interest Calculation**:
- **For the Financial Year 2009-2010**: Even though the NSC was purchased in June 2009, it will still accrue interest for the financial year 2009-2010. The interest calculation is usually done for the entire year based on the purchase date but recognized in the next year’s tax return.

### **Interest Accrual in the First Year**

1. **Pro-Rata Interest Calculation**:
- If the NSC is purchased partway through a financial year, the interest for the first year is calculated on a pro-rata basis from the date of purchase. For instance, if you bought the NSC on June 26, 2009, you will accrue interest for the period from June 26, 2009, to March 31, 2010, for the financial year 2009-2010.

2. **Full Financial Year Interest**:
- For subsequent financial years, interest accrues for the full year. The NSC’s interest is compounded annually, so for each full year, interest is added to the principal amount.

### **Tax Implications**

1. **Taxation of Interest**:
- The interest accrued on NSCs is taxable under "Income from Other Sources." The accrued interest for the financial year needs to be reported in the tax return for that year.

2. **TDS on Interest**:
- While interest on NSCs is taxable, the government typically does not deduct TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on NSC interest. Hence, it is the responsibility of the taxpayer to declare the interest income.

### **Summary**

- **Interest Accrual**: Interest on NSCs accrues from the date of purchase. For the financial year 2009-2010, interest will accrue for the period from the purchase date to March 31, 2010.
- **Tax Reporting**: The interest must be reported in the financial year in which it accrues. Even if the NSC was purchased in June, interest for the financial year 2009-2010 is still applicable and should be reported.

So, even if the NSC is purchased mid-year, interest does accrue for the part of the year within the financial year of purchase. Your tax advisor's suggestion that no interest accrues in the first year is incorrect; interest does accrue, and it should be accounted for in your tax return.