How is a housing society's interest income taxed?

Short answerInterest a housing society earns on bank fixed deposits is taxable. Interest from deposits with a co-operative bank can qualify for a deduction under Section 80P(2)(d). The society reports this in its return and pays tax on the taxable portion.

Bank FD interest taxable

Interest from commercial-bank deposits is taxed in the society’s hands.

80P for co-op bank interest

Interest from co-operative bank/society deposits can be deductible under 80P(2)(d). Confirm current position.

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