Investing in the ‘Tax Saving Deposit Scheme’ can be a great choice for NRIs & HUFs who cannot invest in PPF!
The Finance Act, 2006 enlarged the scope of investments and allocations eligible for deduction under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act through the inclusion of ‘a term deposit for a period of 5 years or more in accordance with a scheme framed by the Central Government.’ Pursuant to this, the ‘Bank Term Deposit Scheme, 2006’ was announced vide Notification No.203/2006 dated 28th July, 2006. (more…)