[VIDEO] SCSS Excel Interest Calculator| Senior Citizen Saving Scheme Interest Calculation

The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) is primarily for the senior citizens of India. The scheme offers a regular stream of income with the high safety and tax saving benefits. It is an excellent choice of investment for those over 60 years of age.

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Why you should invest in SCSS?

Investing in SCSS is a good opportunity for senior citizens above 60 years to make money. This is an effective and long-term saving option which offers security and added features that are usually associated with any government-sponsored savings or investment scheme. These schemes are available through certified banks and post offices across India.

Investment Amounts:

An individual can invest a maximum amount of Rs.15 lakh, individually or jointly in an SCSS account (in multiples of Rs.1,000). The amount invested in the scheme cannot exceed the money that has been received on retirement. Hence, the individual can invest either Rs.15 lakh or the amount received as a retirement benefit, whichever is lower. The account can be opened by cash for an amount below Rs.1 lakh and by cheque for an amount exceeding Rs.1 lakh.

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Eligibility Criteria:

Following people/groups are eligible to opt for  SCSS:

1. Senior citizens of India aged 60 years or above.
2. Retirees who have opted for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) or Superannuation in the age bracket 55-60. Here the investment has to be done within a month of receiving the retirement benefits.
3. Retired defense personnel with a minimum age of 50 years.
4. HUFs and NRIs are not allowed to invest in this scheme.

Benefits of SCSS:

1. Safe and Reliable: This is an Indian government-sponsored investment scheme and hence is considered to be one the safest and most reliable investment options.

2.Simple and easy process: The process to open an SCSS account is simple and can be opened at any authorized bank or any post office in India. It is also transferable across India.

3.Good returns: At 7.4% the return rate is very good as compared to a savings or FD account.

4. Nomination: Nomination facility is available at the time of opening an SCSS account by means of submitting an application as part of Form C. This submission is also accompanied by the passbook to the Branch.

5. Tax benefits: Tax deduction of up to Rs.1.5 lakh can be claimed under Section 80C of the Indian Tax Act, 1961.

6. Flexible: The tenure of this investment scheme is flexible with an average tenure of 5 years which can be extended up to 3 additional years.

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How to open SCSS Account:

You can open a Senior Citizens Savings Scheme account at all India Post Offices. The interest earned from SCSS account is automatically credited to the investor’s linked savings account at the same post office. The wide reach of India Post ensures that the option of SCSS account is available to Indians across the country- even those located in the most remote parts.

Senior Citizen’s Application Form is available via the offline route at India Post Offices as well as via the online route. If you are planning to open your SCSS account at an India Post Office, you can download the SCSS application form from the official India Post website.

An SCSS account can be opened in any of the authorized banks or post office branch across India and following documents are required:

1. Form A  has to be filled for opening an SCSS Account.
2. Identity proof like PAN card, Passport to be presented.
3. Address proof such as Telephone bill, Aadhar card is mandatory.
4. Document for proof of age is required. This could be in the form of a Passport, Senior Citizen Card, a Birth certificate issued by the Corporation or Registrar of Births and Deaths, Voter ID card, PAN card etc.
5. 2 Passport size photographs.

All the above documents must be self-attested.

Interest Rate on SCSS:

• Current interest rate on SCSS for Jan 2021 to Mar 2021 is 7.4%
• Interest rates of SCSS is reviewed on quarterly basis by Government of India

Income Tax saving using SCSS:

You can claim a maximum of Rs. 1,50,000 in a FY under Section 80C, if you are investing in SCSS.

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Banks applicable to open SCSS Account:

Following are the banks where an SCSS account can be opened:

1. Allahabad Bank
2. Andhra bank
3. Bank of Maharashtra
4. Bank of Baroda
5. Bank of India
6. Corporation Bank
7. Canara Bank
8. Central Bank of India
9. Dena Bank
10. IDBI Bank
11. Indian Bank
12. Indian Overseas Bank
13. Punjab National Bank
14. State Bank of India
15. Syndicate Bank
16. UCO Bank
17. Union Bank of India
18. Vijaya Bank
19. ICICI Bank

Tenure & Withdrawal:

The tenure of this scheme is 5 years with the option to extend it for 3 more years. In order to extend the scheme for another 3 years after the completion of the 5-year tenure, the investor is required to submit the duly filled Form B for the extension of the scheme. Only one extension is allowed, and such extended accounts can be closed after one year of extension without any penalty.

Premature withdrawals are allowed but only after a year of opening an account. If the closure of the account takes place after one year but before the end of 2 years, 1.5% of the deposit is deducted in the form of pre-mature withdrawal charges. Upon closure of the account after 2 years an amount equal to 1% of the deposit shall be deducted as charges.

In the event of the death of the depositor, no charges or penalty is levied for the premature closure of the account.

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Summary:

SCSS is a very good scheme for senior citizens who want a decent risk free return on a corpus fund. At a 7.4% interest rate and an investment amount of 15 lakhs, the monthly income is stated to be Rs 9,250 per month for each investor.

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FAQs

Q1. How can I open a senior citizen savings schemes account online?

Ans. In order to open a SCSS account, the customer must visit the post office or bank branch and fill up the related form. The same form should be attached with KYC documents, age proof, ID proof, Address proof and cheque for deposit amount.

Q2. IS 80C applicable on senior citizen savings schemes?

Ans. Yes, investments made in SCSS are eligible for income tax deduction benefits under the Section 80C of Income Tax Act, 1961. Maximum of Rs. 1,50,000 can be claimed in a Financial Year.

Q3. Can I open a senior citizen saving account with SBI Bank?

Ans. Of course, any senior citizen can open a senior citizen savings account with banks such as the State Bank of India. However, according to SBI’s guidelines, a depositor can hold two or more SCSS accounts only if the deposits in all accounts taken together do not exceed Rs.15 lakh.

Q4. What is the maximum age of senior citizen saving account opening?

Ans. Any individual, above the age of 60, can open a Senior citizen savings account accompanied by all the required documents.

Q5. Can anyone open joint SCSS account with any family member?

Ans. A joint SCSS account can be opened by investing maximum Rs.15 lakh (in the multiples of Rs.1000) only with the spouse.

Q6. What is the eligibility criteria of joint senior citizen saving account?

Ans. While opening a joint SCSS account, the age of first depositor is supposed to be above 60 years. However, there is no age limit for the second applicant. The joint account can be opened only with the spouse.

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