Retail g sec (govt bonds) taxation

meabhijit (Project Manager) (172 Points)

09 February 2013  

Hi,


With respect to Retail Govt Bonds (G Sec/ GOI) is the following applicable for FY2012-2013?

1. There is no TDS on the interest payments till limit of 10,000Rs?
2. Interest on G-Secs is eligible for a higher exemption under Section 80L of upto Rs.3,000/- over and above the normal limit of Rs. 12,000/-

Thanks in advance