Scenarios when Form 15G and Form 15H can be used
From 15G and Form 15H are two different forms which an Individual with a Permanent account number submits to avoid TDS deduction on the income in case of the total income is less than the taxable limits.
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Read about Form 15G and Form 15H
These forms will be submitted in different scenarios. The following are few.
1.TDS on EPF withdrawal
TDS is deducted on Epf Balance if it is withdrawn before 5 years of continuous service. If an individual had less than 5 years of service and plans to withdraw their EPF balance of more than Rs.50,000, then they can submit Form 15G or Form15H. However, to fill this form the tax on an individual’s total income including EPF balance withdrawn should be nil.
2.TDS on income from Corporate Bonds
If an individual holds corporate bonds, then TDS is deducted on them if their income from these bonds exceeds Rs 5,000. They can submit Form 15G or Form 15H to the issuer requesting the non-deduction of TDS.
3.TDS on post office deposits
Post offices that are digitized also deduct TDS and accept Form 15G or Form 15H, if an individual meets the conditions applicable for submitting them.
4.TDS on Rent
TDS is deducted on rent exceeding Rs 2.4 lakh annually. If the tax on an individual’s total income is nil, then they can submit Form 15G or Form 15H to request the tenant to not deduct TDS.
5.TDS on Insurance Commission
TDS is deducted on Insurance Commission if it exceeds Rs 15000 per financial year. However, insurance agents can submit Form 15G/Form 15H for non-deduction of TDS if the tax on their total income is nil.
