Senior Citizen FD 0.50% Extra Rate & Form 15H TDS Saver

Calculate higher returns for seniors (60+) and super-seniors (80+) on bank fixed deposits with Section 80TTB ₹50,000 tax exemption rules.

Interactive Senior Citizen FD 0.50% Extra Rate & Form 15H TDS Saver
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Formula & Calculation Methodology

Senior Rate = Base Bank Rate + 0.50% (Age 60-79) or +0.75% (Super Senior 80+).

Step-by-Step Worked Example

₹5,00,000 FD for 1 Year @ 7.50% (Senior Citizen)

  1. Annual Interest: ₹37,500
  2. Section 80TTB Exemption Limit: ₹50,000
Result: Zero Tax / Zero TDS: Interest is 100% tax-free under Section 80TTB

Frequently Asked Questions

When should Form 15H be submitted to the bank?

Form 15H should be submitted in the first week of April (beginning of the financial year) to prevent 10% TDS deduction.

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