Form 15G and Form 15H - Everything You Need to Know to save TDS

Everything You Need To Know About Form 15G and Form 15H

Fixed Deposit is one of the most preferred investment options for most investors as it provides fixed interest rates and assured returns. However, the interest you earn on your fixed deposit is taxable. As per the recent budget, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) threshold has been raised to Rs. 40,000 from Rs. 10,000 for banks and post office deposits, while for NBFCs it continues to be Rs. 5000.

What is Form 15G?

Form 15G can be used to prevent TDS on income, if the following conditions are met:

You are an individual (and resident Indian) or HUF or trust but, not a company or a firm
You are less than 60 years old
The tax computed on your total income is nil
Your total interest income for the year is less than the basic exemption limit of that year, which is Rs. 2.5 lakh for financial year 2020-21 (AY 2021-22)

What is Form 15H?

For those who are above 60 years of age, Form 15H can help you avoid TDS if the following conditions are met:

You must be an individual and an Indian resident
You should be at least 60 years old
The tax computed on your total income is nil

Here’s a quick summary of the exemption limit for different individuals:

Customer Type	Details	Form Type	Basic exemption limit
Individual	Indian Resident below 60 years of age	Form 15G	Rs. 2,50,000
Senior Citizen	Indian Resident who is above 60 years of age, but less than 80 years of age	Form 15H	RRs. 5,00,000
Super Senior Citizen	Indian Resident who is above 80 years of age	Form 15H	Rs. 5,00,000
Non-Individuals	Trust, Association, Club, HUF and Society	Form 15G	Rs. 2,50,000

How to fill Form 15G and Form 15H?

Once you’ve met the required conditions for furnishing Forms 15G and 15H, you can start filling them. Here’s are the steps you need to follow:

Fill in the different fields on Form 15G and Form 15H
Attach your PAN copy with the declaration
Submit the forms to your financier

For those looking to avoid long queues and arduous processes, you can consider filing these forms online.

Both Forms 15G and 15H are valid for 1 year and should be submitted to your financier at the start of the year. You must ensure that your financier does not deduct the tax, before you furnish the forms, because the bank may not be able to refund it. To get your money back, you may need to file your ITR and claim a refund of your TDS amount.

How to download Form 15G and Form 15H PDF?

To download Form 15G or Form 15H, here’s what you need to do:

Visit the Income Tax Department website
Under ‘Frequently used Forms’, look for Form 15G or Form 15H
Click on the PDF icon next to it and download the form. Once you’ve downloaded the form, print 3 copies of it. Sign and submit the printed documents to your financier

If you’ve invested in Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit, you can access your Form 15G/15H on our customer portal – Experia.

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