Safety and the constant stream of income are the requirements for many of us. The best product for such investors is Post Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS. Let us try to understand about the features of this scheme.
# Who can open Post Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS ?
An individual in single or jointly with one or more adults together can open this account. An individual can be guardian to the minor kid or of unsound mind individual. If the kid’s age is more than 10 years, then he can open and operate the account on his own. However, HUF or NRIs not allowed to open this account.
# What is the minimum and maximum limit of Post Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS ?
This is the one-time investment product. You invest a lump sum and start to earn monthly income. The minimum amount you can invest is Rs.1,500 and the maximum limit is Rs.4,50,000.
If you have a joint account, then you can invest up to Rs.9,00,000. You can open as many accounts as you can. But the combined limit under your head must not cross Rs.4,50,000 (including joint account you are holding).
Let us say Mr.X opened the account with the deposit of Rs.2,00,000 individually. Along with this, he opened one more account with his wife Mrs.X in joint name. In this joint account, he deposited Rs.5,00,000. Then for Mr.X the total investment is Rs.2,00,000 from his account and Rs.2,50,000 from the joint account. So his limit for investing in Post Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS for Mr.X is exhausted.
However, for Mrs.X the investment is considered as Rs.2,50,000 only (50% of the joint account investment). Hope this is clear now.
But do remember that Mr.X can open one more account in his kid’s name as a guardian. For such minor accounts, Mr.X individual limits will not be considered. I noticed that few portals mentioned that minor account is a maximum limit of Rs.3,00,000. However, the same is not mentioned on Post Office portal.
Let us say if someone opened the joint account with three members and the amount deposited is Rs.9,00,000. Then, for consideration of maximum limit, the deposited amount is equally considered among all depositors. Like for all individuals, it is Rs.3,00,000.
You can convert the individual account to joint account and vice versa. If the account is opened in the name of minor, then you have to inform to post office and convert it to the normal account.
# What if you deposit more than the prescribed limit?
If post office department come to know about such breach of limit, then they inform you to immediately withdraw the excess amount. Such excess deposited money will earn only post office savings account interest rate. The period will be from the deposit of such excess amount to the end of the month preceding the month in which the depositor has been requested to withdraw such excess amount in the account.
# What is the rate of interest of Post Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS currently?
Currently for 1st April, 2016 to 30th June, 2016, the interest rate is 7.8%. The interest rate will change on a quarterly base. However, you will get the interest of what it is during the time of deposit. I wrote a detailed post on these interest rate calculation changes in my post “Post Office Savings Schemes -Changes effective from 1st, April 2016“.
Do remember that interest rate nowadays changes for all Post Office Schemes on a quarterly basis. However, for you, the interest at the time of depositing will be applicable for you throughout the 5 years period.
# How you receive the interest inPost Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS?
The interest will be payable on a monthly base. Let us say you deposited the money on 3rd June, 2016. You will r the money from 3rd July, 2016. The date of a payout will be 3rd of every month as you deposited the money on 3rd of June.
# What is the tenure ofPost Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS?
Earlier it was 6 years. Now it is reduced to 5 years.
# What if you not withdraws the money after 5 years?
After the completion of 5th year, if you not withdrawn the amount and interest, then such accounts will earn the simple interest of post office savings account up to 2 years ONLY. After that period, it will be kept idle forever.
# Whether nomination facility is available in Post Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS?
Yes, one can nominate to this investment either at the time of investment or during the tenure of a scheme. If you want to nominate after opening the account, then write an application and submit it at the concerned post office along with passbook.
#What are the tax benefits of Post Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS?
While investing in this scheme, you will not get any tax benefits. Also, whatever the interest you receive on monthly base is taxable income for you. The one big relief is that there is no TDS on such interest payout. But keep in mind that if there is no TDS means you can’t avoid from paying tax. Because it is taxable income. You have to show the interest income and pay the tax as per your tax slab.
The money deposited in this scheme will be exempt from wealth tax.
# How you can receive the interest?
There are three ways to receive the money.
- Automatic credit to post office savings account-The interest will be directly payable to your post office savings account. In case of MIS accounts standing at CBS Post offices, monthly interest can be credited into savings account standing at any CBS Post offices. If you not claim the interest rate, then such earned interest will not carry any further interest accumulation.
- Application for withdrawal-The depositor will submit the application for interest withdrawal every month. He will receive the interest either in cash or cheque as per the wish of the depositor.
- Through post dated cheques-The validity of such cheques will be for 3 months after the date of such cheque. This facility can be availed only if the cheque amount is more than Rs.100. In the event of loss of cheques by the payee, duplicate cheques will be issued only after the payee has signed an indemnity bond and the reconciliation period (validity period of the cheque plus one month reconciliation time) has elapsed. In the event of preclosure of account, then account depositor must return the unused cheques along with a penalty of Rs.4 per each such cheques. In the event of a death of a depositor, nominee or legal heir will have to return such unused cheque but they no need to pay any penalty on this. At the end of 5th year, account holder receives the amount through cheque only.
If the interest payout due date is on Sunday or postal holiday, then the interest will be credited on immediate preceeding working day.
Let us say you opened the account on 31st July, 2016. Then every month interest will be payable on 31st. However, few months will not have this date. In such a situation, the interest will be payable on last day of that month. Means on 30th of that particular month where there is no 31st day and in case of February it is either on 28th or 29th of February.
# Whether premature withdrawal available?
Yes, but only after a year. If you withdraw after a year but before 3 years, then they deduct 2% on your invested amount. If you withdraw after 3 years but before the completion of 5 years, then they deduct 1% from your invested amount as penalty.
# Any bonus payable at maturity?
As of now there is no such facility. However, accounts opened on or after 8.12.07 and up to 30.11.2011 enjoy the 5% bonus at maturity. It means, if you deposited Rs.1,00,000 initially, then at maturity you will receive Rs.1,05,000. Now such bonus facility is not available.
# How you can deposit money?
You can deposit the money in cash, cheque or DD drawn in favour of the depositor or the Postmaster of the post office and endorsed in favour of the Postmaster.
# What happens if depositor dies?
The nominee or legal heir must close the account. They are not allowed to continue the account. The deposited amount along with the interest (up to the month preceding the month in which refund is made) will be payable to legal heir or nominee.
# What happens if a depositor dies in case of a joint account?
Once the death of the joint holder, the account will be treated as single account in the name of surviving account holder. Then as per the surviving depositor’s maximum limit of investment, the account will continue. If post office found excess deposit in such a situation, then the surviving depositor must withdraw such excess amount immediately. If the interest is already paid as per MIS rates, then such excess interest will be adjusted in future monthly interest payout.
# Whether we can transfer this account from one post office to another?
Yes, the account can be transferred from one post office to another post office across India.
# Whether monthly interest can be automatically deposited into Post Office RD?
No, it will not be deposited automatically. The interest of MIS will be deposited to post office savings account. From there, you can deposit to RD account.
# How to open the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS?
You have to submit the following documents for opening the account.
- Address Proof
- Two passport size photographs
- Identity Proof – like Passport, PAN Card, Ration Card, Voter Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of India
You have to carry original documents also to carry out KYC procedure.
Who can invest Post Office Monthly Income Scheme or MIS?
The monthly income generated from this scheme is taxable income. Hence, the 7.8% current interest may goes down if you calculate the exact return of post tax. However, the only thing that keeps people invest in such schemes is the constant stream of income.
We Indians first look for safety to our principal and returns on that. But we never bother whether such low or negative real return affect us or not. If you are very much happy with SAFETY and kind of around 7.8% return then definitely go for it.
This scheme may be paradise for those who looking for fixed return from Government.
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Manila Naik
Respected Sir,
My mother was having MIS account and she expired on 12.2.2020.
Because of COVID situation, we ware unable to produce death certificate.
We submitted that on last week. Now manager of post office is saying that we will receive the interest till her death and remaining amount ,that is last year interest ,we will not receive. That interest amount for whole year is 36000..What is the correct procedure in this situation ?
Please advice.
Thanks in advance.
MRS Manila Naik
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Manila,
Yes, they are correct.
Khushbu Dandekar
Hello Sir,
My Father has invested INR 250000/- in the monthly income scheme on 7th Jan 2021 but unfortunately have not received the interest amount yet. He is continously in touch with the post office but as per them our transaction is not yet approved by the headoffice
Please advice
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Khushbu,
How many days or years it will take to approve? Who will bear the loss? Let them give in writing.
Gautam Nag
Sir I am having a mis of rs 9 lac with my wife jointly in 2018.father of my mrs opend a mis of rs 46,500 in the year 2015 before his death.that was not known to me.now in December 2020 the same mis was matured and after knowing the same when we try to withdrawl the same ,it was denied by the post master .so what to do kindly advice me.
Regards Gautam Nag
Mail gautamduars@gmail.com
Mobile 9477457535
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Gautam,
We have discussed over the phone.
p.manohar
sir, I have a mis account at Gpo hyderabad which was matured in Sep 2020. Can i close the account in the post office nearer to my present address. pl let me know. p.manohar
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Manohar,
Sadly you can’t.
CHITRAJIT RAY
If we deposit 9 Lakhs into POMIS as a joint account (Me and my Mother). Who will have to pay the tax? First account holder or Both …
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Chitrajit,
First account holder has to pay the tax.
Partha
Can I do postal MIS premature without MIS book? My MIS book Miss placed but I need money for medical reasons very urgent. I have a GD for my Miss placed of passbook.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Partha,
I think no.
Mukund Gosavi
My father was having MIS A/c. I am nominee in this A/c. My father expired on 18.08.2019. As the account matured on 02.12.2020, I submitted application for clouser of A/c in December, 20. The P.O. has reversed the interest credited to S.B. A/c since father’s death i.e.from 18.08.19. Is it correct?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Mukund,
It is wrong.
Mukund Gosavi
What action should I take?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Mukund,
Ask them in writing.
Mukund Gosavi
They should have paid interest at contracted rate till date of maturity and not till death of depositor. Is it correct?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Mukund,
It is till the date of closure.
Mukund Gosavi
Thank you very much.
Srinivash GHANTASALA
Sir,
In the month of Oct 1st week 2019 my brother opened a joint account alongwith his wife for nine lakhs in post office MIS. But unfortunately on Oct 13th 2020 my brother passed away all of a sudden. What can be done with this account, Please advise. Is we have to make any penalty payment for this account..??. Can Children of my late brother can be added to this account as joint holders…?? Your kind and correct advise matters a lot for me.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Srinivash,
First approach the post office and submit the death certificates. Then his wife will be converted as sole holder. I think adding another holder at this juncture is not possible.
Prak
Sir, I want to open 2 MIS accounts under my name, in different cities or state of each account 4.5 lakhs. Can I do that.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Prak,
Sadly you can’t.
Dipendu Dutta
Can I open MIS account in post office for my daughter age 15 yrs individually?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Dipendu,
No possible as an individual.
DINESH SINGH
Sir,
I want to Open MIS for my daughter. Can I pay from my account and the interest to be paid in her account monthly?. Also after maturity I want the amount to be transfer to my daughter account and not mine.
Or is it mandatory that the initial investing amount should be from account holder only?
Regards
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Dinesh,
Whether she is minor or major?
Pradeep sachdev
Good evening
I seek your advice on following
I had opened MIS for 1.5 lakh in post office jointly with my mother in Jan 2009. I had withdrawn interest of Rs 8000 in sept 2009 Rs 10000 in August 2010 and 15000 in December 2011
After that my pass book was misplaced which I am able to locate only now
Please guide me can I get interest till date or it will be till maturity which is six years and I am entitled to get bonus as it was applicable at that time and how much amount I will get ason date
Kindly advice
Thanks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Pradeep,
Apply for duplicate passbook.
Kushal
Sir,
1) Why Withdrawal form needed while opening MIS account? I just finished opening savings account. Now the person asked me to fill another form for MIS account with a cheque with the amount I want to invest in MIS and a withdrawal form.
2) Can I deposit fund in multiple transaction to the MIS account?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Kushal,
It is a procedural issue. Better you check directly with Post Office.
vikas
My name is changed in my documents.now i want to change my name in my MIS.which i have made 3years ago.how i can do this
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vikas,
Approach the Post Office with your documents.
Amit Kumar Mukherjee
Sir I am Amit Kumar Mukherjee, I want to withdraw my mis with in 6month, I need it and what r the pross
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Amit,
Approach the Post Office.
Usha Narayanan
I have a mis scheme from post office. The monthly interest is deposited to SBI bank nerul branch navi Mumbai. I want to change the sbi account to another branch in palakkad kerala for perdonal reasons. Is it possible to change the ifsc code. What is the procedure. Please reply
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Usha,
Yes, you can do so. Approach the concerned Post Office.
Aritra Sen
Dear Sir, I want to withdraw my deposited amount from an MIS scheme in post office. But right now I’m unable to access my post office due lockdown. Can I withdraw it from another post office or non-home branch ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Aritra,
Check your luck by visiting the nearest office.
Rina Saha
What is the procedure if I want to renew my MIS account after completion of 5 years.?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rina,
Approach the concerned Post Office.
Sangeetha V
I have a joint MIS account with my husband as first name for 4.5lacs. Now I wanted to invest into MIS another 4.5 lakhs with me as first name. Does this require me to start another SB account with my name alone as this is insisted by my post master. He is not allowing me to use the joint SB account already there with my husband. Is this correct?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sangeetha,
Yes.
sangeetha v
Thanks for the very fast reply. Means another SB account is mandatory
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sangeetha,
Yes.
Sayani Mukherjee
I wanted to open MIS account and completed all the formalities on 20 th march 20. Due to Covid 19 postmaster says that they cant do it now and procedure is incomplete. After 1st april 20 MIS interest rate changed. So what interest rate will be applicable? Previous 7.6% or present?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sayani,
The current rate.
Srinivas M K
Whether partial withdrawal is allowed under POST OFFICE MIS SCHEME after elaps
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Srinivas,
Yes, after 3 years.
KK Rao
Sir
I am already having a MIS account in my name for the max. amount of Rs 450000. I wish to invest in MIS in the name of my handicapped dependent daughter aged 35 yrs as her guardian. Is it allowed?
Regards
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rao,
You can do so.
NAYAN MANOHAR CHANDORKAR
My fathar had invested in MIS scheme. But he expires after 8 month from the date of opening MIS scheme. And my mother is registered as nominee. I want to know whether there is any deduction applicable if nominee claim full amt.please help me I am not getting the right answer.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Nayan,
There will not be any deduction.
TSBhubaneswari
Sir I am planning to invest 300000 in my daughter’s name .she is a student pursuing her studies .I want to do MIS .she is not earning ,will it be taxable.?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear TSBhubaneswari,
Yes, under your head.
Vijaya
What happens In case of the demise of the secondary joint account holder of the Post Office MIS . Can the account be continued till the 5 year term
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vijaya,
Death of the second account holder will not impact to the account. However, the first holder has to inform to the post office.
Aneeta Kumari
Sir, I invested Rs. 04.29 lakhs in the post MIS on 22.12.2014 through an agent. After this, after seven months, on 23.07.2015, with the agent, I asked for the guidance of investing 01.05 lakh rupees. The agent was asked to invest in MIS, after which I did the same. After this the interest of both schemes continued to come to my account.
The maturity of the first MIS was completed on 22.12.2019, on which I claimed my original amount of Rs 04 lakh 29 thousand on the Post Bank, but the Post Bank stated that the maximum limit to invest in MIS is limited to 4.5 lakh. And according to our database, you have invested more than Rs 79500, whose interest you have taken is Rs 29495, which is deductible.
Sir, Please guide me that In such a situation, can I reduce the interest of overlimit by converting the second immature MIS into a joint MIS account.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Aneeta,
Sadly, they are RIGHT.
N G patil
Hallo , i want to withdraw amount from my MIS account 1 account is 3 year completed and 2nd one 2 year completed how much penalty will be paid , for the withdraw amount is it tax to be paid or not
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Patil,
Yes, the interest income is taxable income as per your tax slab.
Vikas pant
Sir, please give information.. My father and mother jointly held mis account for 5 year of rs. 9 lakh, unfortunately my father died within a year, is it possible to close the mis account and withdraw whole amount without penalty… Because in which post office mis account opened, they forced us to close the account. If there is no penalty then I move on but if penalty imposed then why I closed the account, partially amount I withdraw and existing account run as a same manner in name of my mother
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vikas,
As the second joint holder is alive, I think if you close, then they penalize you.
Sathyanarayanan
Sir,
Please let me know whether primary and secondary account holder name can be interchangeable in MIS Joint account.
Thank u in advance.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sathyanaranan,
Sadly NO.
Rohit
Sir,
I had hired an agent to close my MIS account and create new one. Now, the old MiS account is closed and the agent is missing. I don’t know if he has created new MiS or not. How can I check.
The post office is unwilling to share details as the old MiS account is very old.
Where should I approach. Plz help as I think I have lost my money.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Rohit,
Whether the agent is LIVE or DEAD (MISSING), you have every right to ask about your MIS with post office. They can’t deny the information sharing.
Janu
Hello Basavraj
Thanks for your blog..It helps 🙂
I was going thru below blog especially your responses to the queries raised by Mr Suresh and Mr Sachin on minor account and max limit. I also searched on internet for this information but could not get more.
In nut shell, in a family of 2 adults and 2 kinds (more than 10 years of age) the max investment by family in MIS can be 18 lakhs . Like 9 lakhs jointly on 2 adults + 1 kid with mother as guardian 4.5 lakh+ second kid with father as guardian 4.5 lakh.
As far as tax liability, mother would be responsible for 9 lakh and father would be responsible for 9 lakhs)
Please confirm my above understanding.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Janu,
Yes, you are right. But at the same time, the source of investment is also utmost important.
Vetrivel Muruga T R
Dear Basavaraj Sir,
Why did you say the source of investment is important? How does it make a difference with Janu’s question?
Another question. If i start MIS in my son/daughter name, say it ends in 5 years. Further when they grow, hope there won’t be any limitation that they can’t again open MIS on their own?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vetrivel,
Due to clubbing provisions of IT rules, source of investment is important for taxation. Regarding MIS, yes, your understanding is correct.
RAVINDRA Risbud
If I invest more than 9 lakhs through an agent and after maturity of it we come to know that it is more than limit under the postal MIS scheme .What is the penalty that the client has to pay?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Ravindra,
In that case, the excess amount will earn the interest of savings account.
Kanak
My jt.MIS WITH MY WIFE IS MATURING ON 20/10 /2019. WE SHALL BE AWAY FROM OUR COUNTRY DURING THAT TIME.
CAN WE CLOSE THE A/c ON THE DATE OF MATURITY BY GIVING AUTHORITY TO MY/OUR REPRESENTATIVE AND GET THE PRINCIPAL AND ANY INTEREST CREDITED IN THE JOINT S.B A/c IN THE SAME POST OFFICE?
WHAT WOULD BE THE PROCEDURE IN DETAIL?
Kanak .
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Kanak,
Sadly they want your presence.
Raj Kumar Sharma
In POMIS account, me and my adult son have a joint account of 9 lac, please guide me whether my son take total interest amount in his income or half of the income is eligible for each account holder
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Raj,
How much % depends on both you. Because it is treated as BOTH of your income but taxation will be under the head of the first holder.
Sharmistha
I have a kishan vikas patra which is 3 year old and a mis which is one year old jointly with my son. I am the first applicant and want to withdraw the same. Can i do the same without the sign of my son since he is not willing to sign. Pl suggest
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sharmistha,
If it is the joint holding, then both holders signature is mandatory.
M. Patra
I heard that recently the ruling on tax deduction on MIS interest is Rs. 50,000/- per annum. Is this true?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Patra,
Sorry..I don’t know. Can you share the source?
S Maity
It’s really helpful. Tnx for sharing the information. But pls describe limit for senior citizen and divyang
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Maity,
There is no such limitations for senior citizens.
Vinay
Sir Mis or scss is taxable or not
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vinay,
Yes, interest on both of the products is taxable as per your tax slab.
MS
Sir, you can also mention about the tax benefit made available to Interest on MIS, newly.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear MS,
Surely I will update that section.
Vikrant
But now the FPO where I opened my rd, SB account and mis is dismantled. So how can I transfer my account they told me that they transfer my account but where they even don’t know. Is there any other procedure for such problem.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vikrant,
Let them dismantled. But you have to approach the same Post Office.
Vikrant
Sir I have opened my SB account rd account and mis at FPO but now they are closed and they give me 10digit account no and say that now you can access to any civil post office but now my rd account is mature. From where I get liquified my rd account as no civil post office take interest in it.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Vikrant,
Approach the same Post Office where your RD is opened.
Santosh Reddy
I have given Rs 6 lacks HDFC cheque to post office to open Time deposit my money debited 15 days back but post office staff saying still we are not received any confirmation from our head office when we receive confirmation then we will open new TD account please help me what can I do for this…Thanks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Santosh,
It is a tactical delay. Let them give the answer in writing.
Surajit
Hi,
My father had a joint POMIS with my mom,now after his death I need to withdraw the excess amount, will this withdrawal associate any penalty?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Surajit,
Refer my post “Post Office Savings Schemes (RD, NSC, MIS, SCSS)-Premature closure rules“.
Swathi karthik
Hi sir,
I have similar question. In monthly investment scheme.. Can second holder alone withdraw the money after maturity If one of joint account holder passed away before maturity time?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Swathi,
Sadly NO.
Murendra Kumar Jha
Sir, single MIS account can be converted into Joint account..
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Murendra,
Yes.
varadarajan kasturi
As I have an MIS with joint name of my wife for Rs.2,40,000/- on13 10 2017. I got an Insurance Policy Matured now for Rs.3.00 Lacs Now. Can I add this amount on the existing MIS or should I have to open a new account MIS pl advise?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Varadarajan,
You have to open the new MIS.
Hemakshi shah
If In mis scheme 4,50,000 invest in minor name & his mother is guardian.. then his mother can invest other 450000 in her name individual
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Hemakshi,
This is already cleared in the above post. Even though the mother is a guardian, it is considered as her investment only. Hence, she can’t invest more than this.
SANJAY SHUKLA
HOW CAN REGISTERED A NOMINEE ONLINE IN M.I.S.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Sanjay,
Online nomination registration is not possible for MIS.
SANJAY SHUKLA
Ok, Thanks!
srikanth
hi sir i was started MIS account before 5 months . i want money urgently . how to get or close my MIS account. pls help me out .
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Srikanth,
I already cleared this point in above post. You can withdraw this only after a year but not before that.
Nikita Solanki
Is the 450000 limit in MIS only considered in one branch or it is the total of all the MIS accounts in all the branches or different locations
Eg if in X location I have an MIS account of 300000 & joint account in y location of 900000 under my name but i am the 2nd applicant/holder then what is the total amount under my name..
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Nikita-It is for each individual but not at each branch.
Nikita Solanki
I have opened 3 MIS joint accounts with my sister of 3 lakhs each.
In two accounts I am the 1st applicant
And the 3rd one she is the 1st applicant.
How do I calculate the total money invested under my name so that I don’t cross the limit of 450000.
As you this because while opening the MIS account i was told the money gets divided however now they are saying the entire amount reflects under the 1st applicants name
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Nikita-Your total investment is Rs.9,00,000 jointly. Hence, 50% of that is Rs.4,50,000, which is within the individual’s limit.
Amit Patel
Hi Sir,
I lost the passbook for the MIS account have no other details how can I retrieve details or get a duplicate passbook the post office staff won’t help,they keep saying I have to file NC but what details will I put in the NC
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Amit-Better to raise an issue with higher authorities of Post Office.
Gayathri
Hi,
If we deposit 9 Lakhs into POMIS as a joint account (Me and my Mother). Who will have to pay the tax? First account holder or Both (50% each?).
Regards,
Gayathri.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Gayathri-First account holder.
Gayathri
Thanks for your quick response. How about account in the name of a minor. Any tax?
Is it required to go via a agent to open a POMIS account or we can get it done directly from a post office?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Gayathri-In case of minor, the taxation is in the hands of guardian (clubbing provisions applies).Agents not required to invest POMIS.
Stanley Shadrack
Sir,how much is tax on the interest income?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Stanley-It is based on your income tax slab.
Stanley Shadrack
At present i am not working and do not have have any source of income. i thought of investing in POMIS and that is the reason i asked what will be the tax on interest earned through it?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Stanley-It is taxable.
teja
HOW i can open mis account from online without going to postoffice .i need to deposit money every month
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Teja-That facility is not available as of now.
vinay
i want to deposit 5 lakhs in post office f0r 5 or more than 5 years ..could you please tell me which scheme should i choose so that i will get 10 lakhs after the completion of maturity period.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Vinay-You can opt for NSC or KVP.
G R SURESH
Dear Mr Basavaraj,
After reading your article several times and the questions answered by you, I am still not 100% clear on a particular situation : I have :
One MIS for Rs. 450,000 in my daughters name, Account Type Single, she was 13 then. Parent name : my wife
One MIS for Rs. 450,000 in my son’s name, Account Type Single, he was 9.3 years then. Parent name : my wife
One MIS for Rs. 900,000 in myself and wife’s joint name.
Is there any violation ? The PO agent says no problem. Today my daughter is 17 and son is 13.
please let me know how to minimize the damage if I may have to close a account pre-mature. Do the PO own for the error on opening a single type account for my son who was less then 10 ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Suresh-I already pointed that for minor account, your individual accounts limit will not be considered. In your wife case, from joint account you can consider Rs.4,50,000 ONLY. Also, she is guardian of your both kids account which is separate issue.
G R SURESH
Highly appreciate your quick response. Does it mean there is no violation and all the 3 MIS can continue and mature as per time ? Thanks once again Sir.
I am raising this today as my PO Agent called and informed to me that you have to close one MIS and will not get any interest for the same (nearly 4 years passed)
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Suresh-Let him share the valid notification or ruling.
Srikant
Mr Bash, is there any other way to cross check and I can talk to them on that basis. As I can not see their system. It will be an extreme step to tell them to give in writing. They are behaving in a rude way. It is possible to talk only with some evidence. I am showing my account statement of clearance. They are saying it passes through STATE BANK OF INDIA. And there were 3 hoildays in between. So taking time to reflect. Is it so ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Srikant-The biggest mistake you did is dealing with Post Office. They neither heed nor knowledge or patience to listen.
Swarna
We have opened a joint mis account. We want to tranfer the account. Is it necessary that both person should sign the transfer document or is it okay if only one person signs it.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Swarna-Both persons should sign.
Srikant
How to know the cheque realisation date in MIS scheme while opening new MIS account. My bank account is showing cheque cleared. But post office is saying it is not showing in their system. What is the role of STATE BANK OF INDIA here . I have given the cheques on 18th Jan 2018. The cheque got debited from my account on 22nd Jan 2018. Now the post office is telling me to wait. Where to cross check the status ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Srikant-It is 22nd Jan 2018 in your case.
Srikant
Then what exactly the post office is waiting for ? The post office is telling me to wait as it is not showing in their system. Should I believe this ? How to check this ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Srikant-Let them give in writing. No need to wait.
sarang Ingole
Dear Sir,
I want to open a join account with my wife in POMIS. I will make a deposit from my salaried account.
Now the question is can we treat the monthly income from this scheme as exclusively earned by my wife so that she only files the income tax in her name for this income ? Or do I also have to show any part of it in my total income for the purpose of tax? Please advice.
Thank you,
Sarang.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sarang-As the source of investment is your’s, the income from MIS will be treated as your income but not your wife’s.
ashok
Hello Sir,
I want to deposit some amount for long period ..Is there any scheme through which I get double amount after some years later.
Actually I heard somewhere this facility available in post office.
Please tell me.
Thanks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Ashok-LONG PERIOD, DOUBLE AMOUNT AFTER SOME YEARS and I HEARD SOMEWHERE-All these words making me hard to guide you.
Ashok
Sorry for that..
actually i want to deposit 5 lakhs in post office f0r 5 or more than years ..could you please tell me which scheme should i choose so that i will get 10 lakhs after the completion of maturity period.
Chandan D
Sir my son is 6 years old .can I open Post office MIS for him as a guardian?already I have MIS with my wife jointly up to max limit .will my limit will be considered during opening POMIS for my son?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Chandan-I already cleared your doubt in above post. Please read it once again.
Bhushan
Ex service man (Army) How much maximum amt investment in MIS
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Bhushan-I already mentioned that in above post.
Rajesh choubey
Sir on maturity after 5 years can i reinvest the same amount for next five years on same joint account.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Rajesh-YES.
Karan
How many times can this 5 yrs be repeated ?
Recently, a senior citizen known to me was returned the money after 2 times (total invested time was 10 years).
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Karan,
There is no such limit.
Karan
Thank you for the feedback.
U V Seshaiah
can the matured account closed without MIS passbook due to loss of PB.Please tell me the procedure.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Seshaiah-You can close the MIS without passbook. Passbook is not a mandatory thing to close the account.
U V Seshaiah
Thank you very much Sir.
GOVIND
GIVE RULE FOR ACCOUNT CLOSE WITHOUT PASSBOOK
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Govind,
You can apply for duplicate passbook. Once it is issued, then you can apply for closure.
Aman goyal
Sir agar Mai interest mis account se permonth withdrawal krta hu, then after 5 years Jo principle amount h uspe tax cut karke milega kya?
Example:mai 100000 rs ka mis karta hu to months muje 620 rs interest milega or Mai us interest ko monthly withdrawal Kar lu , then 5 yrs baad 100000 m kuch amount Kat k milega Kya? Ya principle amount Pura milega
Sir pls reply
I liked ur this article so much
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Aman-Yes, aapko Principal wapas milega.
K Santosh Reddy
I have given cheque on 24/10/2017 for new MIS account open,the cheque was realised on 26/10/2017 but post office people opened my MIS account on 31/10/2017. What can I do in this regard…please explain me
Thank you
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Santosh-It is wrong, they must open on 26th. You can ask them why they delayed.
K Santosh Reddy
They saying me mistekenly happened this,if want re open need to close that account for that penalty will be 2% …they saying we are sorry in this regard you are loosing only 5 days intrest bare it.
I have received one month intrest on 30/11/2017 I want clarification from you can I continue this account or need to close ( if I close I will loose 9000/- )
Please advice me
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Santosh-Let them give this SORRY option in writing.
K Santosh Reddy
Verbally they told me lot of times…now they requesting me kindly bare that 5 days intrest money. My main doubt is that these dates will create any problem at a time of maturity or not ?
If any problem will come that time now I will close the account,if no problem I will continue that account
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Santosh-It will not create any problem. Don’t worry.
K Santosh Reddy
Basvaraj Thanks for clarification
K Santosh Reddy
I am ready to invest another 5 lacks in Monthly income schemes please suggest me best plans.
Thanks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Santosh-I can’t suggest you BLINDLY.
Soumya Ghosal
Sir,
My dad expired on 30th dec, 2013.
He had MIS in the PO.
I misplaced the books.
How do I get the numbers and claim that amount?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Soumya-Approach the Post Office, they may help you in identifying through name or PAN card.
rama choubey
Sir meri mom ka MIS ac.hai jo ab dec2027me mature hone ko hai ..mujhepaise refix karwane hai.. Iska procedure batae plz
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Rama-Contact the concerned Post Office.
Hitesh
I have open MIS join B type account past 5 years .maturity amount of MIS account transfer in II nd saving single holder account , if it is possible or not
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Hitesh-NO. It should be joint account savings account.
Anonymous
Are all the money deposited insured?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Anonymous-In case of Post Office it is a sovereign guarantee of Govt.
Sanchita Agarwal
What is the process of withdrawal of money from mis scheme after maturity.And can the interest earned deposited in recurring directly in post office itself?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sanchita-They will transfer to your savings account once you give the request for closure.
PARTHA PROTIM PHUKON
Given interest rate is monthly or anually??
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Partha-Monthly.
Priya
Is KYC mandatory even if Adhar is given when opening post office MIS ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Priya-Along with KYC, you have to provide PAN card also. Hence, Aadhaar is the part of KYC process but not the complete process.
sanjib sen
I have 2 savings account in 2 different post office. Can i keep the both the post office saving account book in different post office. kindly reply at the earliest. waiting for the reply. asap
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sanjib-Yes, you can but what is the NEED?
Vanita
Hi, I want to invest 9 lakh in POMIS. I want to have my minor child also as a joint holder in it. Can you please guide me on this.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Vanita-You can open so as I pointed above.
saloni
sir my mis is mature in next month is there any document necessary at the time of maturity in post office like copy of adhaar card or pan card and they give me check immediately at that time my mis is 1lakh 20 thousand? sir pls reply…
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Saloni-If you completed the KYC process already, then you no need to undergo again. Otherwise, KYC is mandatory. Please be in touch with Post Officers in advance for the same.
Raj
Hello Saloni,
I am also curious to know about this process of withdrawal. Next month please inform us about how you got your money, what documents they asked, whatever they asked you to do…
Thanks, Raj.
pradip agrawal
Sir
I m only son of my father .my father has died on 21 Aug, 2013.he had mis account in post office . I have passbook .how to recover the money.I don’t live in the city where the my father had account
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Pradip-You have to visit the Post Office with the passbook and death certificate. Complete the KYC process and then you can claim that amount.
Gopinathan
Hi,
My Mother-in-law have a MIS account and nominated her daughter. Now Mother-in-law died. But her daughter doesnt know the MIS account no. and also not able to find the pass book.
Kindly advise how the daughter can withdraw the MIS amount.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Gopinath-Better she takes the help of post officials to identify. It may be hard but not difficult if the officials try to find.
Gopinathan
Yes. Tried with all the post office official in the branch. They couldnt help or dont know how to help without the MIS Account no.,
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Gopinathan-Then it is hard to crack without their help.
Gopinathan
Oh my bad luck.
Thanks for your prompt reply Mr.Basavaraj
vishnu
gopinath- approach postoffice , say address of MIS holder .They can tell account number and even maturity date and amount .But for passbook ?
PUT this problem via RTI on superindent or information officer .
Priya Ratna
Dear Basu,
I am following up on my earlier query. My sister opened MIS in 2006 while she was in Bangalore. Now she is working in US and has taken US citizenship. She does not have PAN, Adhar or Voters ID. Please advise what documents she needs to present in order to claim the maturity amount.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Priya-It is normal KYC documents like PAN and Address Proof. If she does not have, then let her show the reasons saying her citizenship proof of other countries.
Ashok
Hello sir,
I want to open a MIS joint account in post office. What is the advantage if I open mis a/c through an agent instead of going directly to the post master. Is there any commission I got if I go through with agent if yes than please tell me how much ..??
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Ashok-No such commission benefits if you go direct. Hence, better to take an advantage of agent and invest.
Mrinal Kumar roy
May I withdrawal SB a/c amount from other post office please
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Mrinal-Yes if both offices are connected through CBS.
Raj
Hello,
I think the interest earned every month can be credited in a 5 yr RD in post office. Automatic transfer option is possible.
I need to know one important information. Suppose I open MIS and make the automatic transfer to RD. After 5 years I want to withdraw the maturity money from RD and my initial money. I want to know what are the documents will a post office ask me. Because, I already opened and left India (now nri). Will post office ask question me by asking me to show any proof? Income tax return (I never done in my life)? PAN details?
Or it is just like..go to post office on the maturity date and get the full money? just by showing some indian ID..
Thank you for your reply.
Raj
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Raj-KYC is mandatory.
Raj
Thanks!
So I need to just walk-in post office with my aadhaar card and get the money or check!!??
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Raj-I hope it is so easy. But reality always different with Post Office employees. Try your luck.
S.Kumar
I have submitted claim Forms with all required documents for my mother’s Postal MIS account for Rs.450000/- on 01/07/2017 as she is no more. Till today my claim has not been settled by the Postal Department. On contacting the Post Master of the concerned Post office he has assured me that he will contact me over phone once the cheque is ready at their end which he has not done till date. Under the above circumstances I want to know as to how I can proceed against the Post Office and will I be entitled to any interest till such time I get the refund.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Kumar-You no need to wait a single day. You go, sit in front of the Post Master, and let him finish and then only leave the chair.
Gautam Ray
Is the bonus amount received on maturity of MIS taxable?
If taxable, kindly intimate how this amount is to be shown in the return? Is it income from other sources or long term capital gain
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Gautam-Yes Bonus of Post Office MIS is taxable under the head of “Income from Other Sources”.
ASHOK
For opening MIS account, deposit the cheque or DD drawn in favour of the the Postmaster of the post office is safe?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Ashok-Postmaster. Because it is not his personal account.
Swati
Will you plz eplain me what does this mean- interest will also be allowed on d accounts of d deceased deposit upto d closw of d month preceding d month in which payment is actually accepted
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Swati-May I know where it is mentioned?
Priya Ratna
Dear Basu,
My sister and I opened a MIS account in 2006 which matured a few years ago. Now for some years we both have been living abroad and my sister (first holder) has taken US citizenship. When I went to claim the maturity amount they are asking for Aadhar card, etc which we do not have. Could you please advise how we can get back our maturity amount?
Many thanks,
Priya Ratna
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Priya-Sadly KYC is mandatory and you have to submit it. If you don’t have any such proof, then better let them accept your proofs of aborad.
Kamleshbhai
A single named fixed deposite’s interest can credit the joint named savings account in the post office ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Kamleshbhai-In my view NO.
Sanjeev Sood
Sorry Sir
In my earlier comment i mentioned wrong date of investment. It is June 2012. Thanks for understanding
Sanjeev Sood
Sir
My MIS scheme has matured now and we started this in June’2016. Will we get bonus of 5% o no now on maturity ?
Regards
Sanjeev
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sanjeev-I clearly mentioned in above post that Post Office MIS accounts opened “on or after 8.12.07 and up to 30.11.2011 enjoy the 5% bonus at maturity” are eligible for 5% bonus. Hence, you are not eligible.
saroj sharma
Hi,
My husband died in 2017 january.
He had a joint account in post office MIS with me. now since after his death I am the only depositor in account and it exceeds the limit.
is it necessary to close the account or can i just get the deposit cheque for the exceeding amount?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Saroj-Better to inform the Post Office regarding the same.
Pankaj Datta Sharma
Hi,
My uncle had an account and he died in September 2016. His account had no nominee. He was not married too. Can someone withdraw that amount? If yes, how?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Pankaj-Yes, but legal heirs.
Rajesh
Which is the best investment option to get a monthly income tax free for an amount of 25 lakhs?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Rajesh-I am not aware about how much you are dependent on this Rs.25 lakh and monthly income and also background of your financial life, then how can I guide you?
ck
can my 3rd child aged16 open MIS under my guardianship if I and my husband already having 2 MIS of 900000 each along with 2 elder child of above 18 age ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
CK-As I mentioned above, guardian account’s are not considered for the maximum limit of an individual. Hence, you can open it. However, do you feel MIS is so great product (think the returns after post tax).
MS Ramakrishna
Mr.Basavaraj, GM! I have an MIS account for Rs.9 lakhs jointly with my wife with equal share of Rs.4.5 L each and the monthly interest is being credited to our joint SB account. As we have equal share in the principal amount, the interest derived thereon is also shared equally. So, for tax purposes, the interest on Rs.4.5 lakhs should add to MY annual income and the balance interest on Rs.4.5 L to my wife’s annual income. Is it so?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Ramakrishna-YES. But what is the source of this Rs.9 lakh?
MS Ramakrishna
Thnq Mr.Basavaraj! My investment was from my savings as a retired bank official. My wife invested from her interest income on STDRs standing on her name.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Ramakrishna-STDR means? Why I am asking is, if the source of her deposit is from your income, then the interest income will be clubbed in your income for taxation purpose.
Mrinal Neog
hello sir i want to open a new account Monthly Income Scheme jointly. So will you tell how much amount in form of cheque i want to pay to open a New account of MIS and how much Interest i will get from this scheme. Please suggest me.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Mrinal-The minimum and maximum limits are already explained. Regarding current interest rate, refer the post “PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, NSC, KVP Interest Rates Jan-Mar 2017“.
Subrahmanyam
What is the financial liability of the Postal Department if the Agent commits fraudulent irregularity in remitting the amounts received from the investor under Recurring Deposit Scheme. Please clarify.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Subrahmanyam-I don’t think Post Office takes claim that. Because it is the responsibility of investor to verify every month. Blind belief may cost you more.
yashwant
Sir,
I have query w.r.t. Postal scheme Monthly Income Plan.
What if the account holder dies in between the currency of the scheme and nominees fail to inform even after 3/4 years. They do inform but at the time of maturity. Now Post office has deducted interest paid for last 5 years i.e. around 80,000/-
They have not offered bonus also. What best can be done as this is huge loss for the beneficiaries.
Regards.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Yashwant-I already mentioned such cases as “After the completion of 5th year, if you not withdrawn the amount and interest, then such accounts will earn the simple interest of post office savings account up to 2 years ONLY. After that period, it will be kept idle forever.” Let them show the rule or else show them this rule.
However, in this case it is death. Hence, I suggest you to let them show the rules not orally but with written.
yashwant
SIR,
Thanks for your prompt reply. However, I am not clear whether the beneficiary can get Rs. 80,000 or atleast compensation after adjusting some penalties.
As in the subject case, it was joint account and the person whose name was first died in between.
Agent informed the family that there is no need to inform the Post Office and at the time of maturity it can be informed.
Once informed, after 5 years Post Office deducted the amount paid over 5 years as interest.
Can we get any benefits if we again approach the Post Office
Regards
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Yashwant-They may claim you hid intentionally. However, as it is joint account, the only action required is deletion of first holder and continue the MIS as usual. But instead they not ready to give you interest. This is strange. Hence, suggesting you to request them to give in written.
yashwant
THANKS ONCE AGAIN SIR.
KC Parmar
Dear Sir, I would like to invest Rs 4.5 lakhs in MIS through SBI multi city cheque of other State SBI. Will that Postmaster accept the outstation cheque. How much amount of interest will I get per month. On maturity after five years , how much amount will be payable
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Parmar-Check with the concerned post office regarding the cheque issue. In above post, I already explained the interest payout rates and what you get at maturity.
Indumathi
thks for the response..
wat is the maximum limit if a single holder can invest in one post office.
can we invest( single holder) 9 lakhs in split of 4.5 each in two different post office?
thks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Indumathi-I already mentioned in above post. The maximum limit is Rs.4.5 lakh per individual. If you have a joint account, then you can invest up to Rs.9,00,000. You can open as many accounts as you can. But the combined limit under your head must not cross Rs.4,50,000 (including joint account you are holding).
Indumathi
hello Sir
my mom has invested in MIS scheme in two different Post office in chennai Tamilnadu.
All these years for the past 4 yrs she has been receiving the interest personally thro cash in the respective post office.
in the recent two month one post office chennai is refusing to give her the interest by cash .they are demanding us to open SB acc in post office.my question is the SB acc mandatory to receive the Interest.
any recent Govt ordrers on this …
secondly if SB acc is mandatory …can we open SB account for both MIS together and link the same.
thanks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Indumathi-There is no such mandatory thing you must have SB account. They may be doing so as there is cash crunch.
Indumathi
thks Sir
Smitha D'Souza
Hello Basavraj,
Can you please research on Monthly income plan available in Market and help me choosing the best one. Time horizon is 15 years. would like get some monthly income after 15 years.
Regards
smitha
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Smitha-If your monthly income requirement is after 15 years, then why you are looking for Monthly Income Schemes for NOW?
Sana
Hello Sir , what will be the procedure to Renew the Post Office MIS?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sana-It is like you are investing in fresh MIS.
Adarsh Sharma
Hello…. Please advise me as to what’s the process of getting a duplicate MIS pass book issued, if lost.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Adarsh-Check with the concerned Post Office.
parag
Sir
I invest 4 lak 50 housand 9 month back at rate of interest 8.40.i m getting every month 3150 interest in my saving act.shoud i fill up 15 g form.like in other scheme senier citizen scheme to save tds we fill 15 h form to save tds.will i get my 4;50 after 5 year as it is if i not fill 15 g form.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Parag-Do you feel avoiding TDS by submitting Form 15G means avoiding TAX?
parag
Sir i was not submited 15 g form.pls suggest me should i submit 15 g form now to avoid tds bcz when i start my MiS my agent told me that u will get ur monthly interest every month.he was not properly guide me.now pls suggest what can i do to save tds.if possible sir pls give me ur contact num on my mail id so i can talk with u
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Parag-Answer my question. Avoiding TDS means avoiding TAX?
Rupak Dutta
Dear Sir
We had few MIS account in West Bengal (CBS) and we could not withdraw the interest amount for last 20 months, since we were relocated to Himachal Pradesh .
recently, we had transferred these MIS accounts to Himachal Pradesh Post office (CBS).
The accounts were transferred but the interest amount for 20 months did not.
What should I do?
Kindly advise
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Rupak-Why they not transferred the interest part? Check with concerned Post Office (where you now transferred).
Dr. Rathore
Hi,
Couple of our MIS accounts got matured. These are joint accounts. As we are unable to reach the parent post office at West Bengal the amount remains ideal. What would be the rate of interest if I am unable to renew those? Will it be possible to get those matures MIS accounts getting transferred to Bangalore so that we can renew it over here and operate easily?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Rathore-Yes, you can apply for transfer at the base branch. After the completion of 5th year, if you not withdrawn the amount and interest, then such accounts will earn the simple interest of post office savings account up to 2 years ONLY. After that period, it will be kept idle forever.
Sunli
Hello Sir,
My parents invested 9 lakh in post office MIS. Unfortunately my father died in 2012 , when we recently went to close the account as the closure date. PO said to return the interest from the month of the fathers death. How does this work & what is the way out. Please guid
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sunil-Yes, you did wrong by not informing about your father’s death.
Jos
Hello,
Say an amount of 4.5 lakhs has been invested in POMIS and there are 2 joint holders – which holder has to pay the tax on yearly interest amount? Only first holder??
Thanks.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Jos-It is always the first holder.
Jos
Thanks a lot. APPRECIATE the advice.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Jos-Pleasure 🙂
Jos Dez
Regarding Post office ATM card, can it be used for transfer from one PO account to another and also to transfer from PO to Bank and vice versa? Also, is one card issued per PO scheme that one invests in or for all schemes collectively?
In an age when nobody (be it a lawyer, CA or other professional) opens their mouth unless they see the money flashing, services such as this should be lauded!! One only hopes Mr. Tonagatti will carry on with this non-profit making venture – might seem like a pastime to some but for most people it is priceless advice. Advice such as this could cost you a thousand rupees for a half-hour session, the market being full of professionals who ruthlessly cash in on people’s lack of basic financial knowledge.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Jos-I am not sure about the Post Office ATM feature. Check with the concerned Post Office. Thanks for your kind words 🙂
James
Hi,
On Maturity what are the ways that the maturity amount can be received when the holder of the account is not present in India to collect the same
Thanks,
James
Basavaraj Tonagatti
James-It will be credited to your savings account of Post Office.
Nishanth
Dear Basavaraj,
I have a corpus of 70 lakhs as my life savings & I need a monthly income from it to live my life with family, what would be the safest yet best instrument(s) to park my money in? kindly give me a detailed guide as to how should I go abt it.
thanks a lot for your valuable advise.
Nishanth
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Nishanth-It is easy for you to share your requirement in few lines. But if I suggest you based on these few lines, then it’s disastrous for you than ME.
Nishanth
so tell me what more u need to know I tell you .You can give me ur best advice, the risk is obviously mine not yours. coz you are only helping me. how can I hold u responsible.
but I still need your advise.
thanks a lot.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Nishanth-Are you able to share your all personal financial data on this platform? Then only I am able to guide you. It is hard for you to share your personal information on such public platform.
Nishanth
Dear Basu,
what ever I have I hv told u above now based on that pls advise me.
thanx
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Nishanth-But based on such half sharing, I can’t guide you. Please understand.
Alok
Basu,
After completing 5 years, I will get saving a/c interest. Can, I invest same amount in MIS for next 5 years ?
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Alok-If MIS suites to your requirement, then definitely go ahead.
Rahul
Mis interest is taxable income, means?? And if I deposit 4.5lakh in mis then what should I get per month?? And how to pay tax for this income?? Please reply. Sorry for my English. Thank you.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Rahul-You have to show this interest income as “Income from Other Source” in your IT return. Pay the tax as per your applicable tax.
Ashutosh Kumar Kaushal
Plz correct it
Whether monthly interest can be automatically deposited into Post Office RD?
No, it will not be deposited automatically. The interest of MIS will be deposited to post office savings account. From there, you can deposit to RD account.
Sir plz note that yes it is possible .customer does not need to deposit rd .it will be automatic credited from saving account in which mis interest came .ur post shows that customer has to come post office for rd deposit .so just make it more clear adding my statement
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Ashutosh-Thanks for pointing. Here, what I am going to point is MIS to RD is not possible. MIS to SAVINGS ACCOUNT to RD is possible.
sachin
Under current scenario , What is the best PIM Scheme or the FD with interest pay out every month.
Pros and Cons ?
Thanks in advance.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sachin-What is your requirement?
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Monthly pay out ,after tax considerations for lump sump investment
Basavaraj Tonagatti
S-PIM is an edge over FD due to TDS.
sachin
FD after maturity if reinvested ,does it have tax exemption on the interest earned.
Can the POIMS, be linked to Saving bank account of banks ?
Does the Post office saving account ,have facility of ATM ,online transaction etc.
Thanks In advance
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sachin-Any interest income from FD is always taxable. No, you can’t link POMIS to your savings bank account. As of now, post office not provide you ATM facility.
sachin
Can the account be opened in the name of minor and self name. Will it be an individual account or joint account.
i.e. 4.5 Lac for self and another 4.5 Lac in name of minor age 8 yrs. old.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sachin-I already mentioned the same in above post. If an individual open one account in his name and another account as guardian to minor then the limit for such an individual is only Rs.4.5 lakh.
sachin
Thanks
Sorry for missing it in above article
sachin
Returns of FD is taxable and so also POIMS
Then what’s the extra edge POIMS have over FD
Also the Interest for FD might be more than the Interest on PIMS
Kindly advice
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Sachin-Constant monthly payout in MIS is important than one-time lump sum payment in FD. Even if PIMS rate of interest is less the interest payout on monthly base work out to be more beneficial. For example FD with 9% interest and payout after a year is not best with PIMS with interest rate of 8% and monthly payout. You get the cash immediately than waiting for a year. It all depends on you your own requirement.
Kishin
What the things to notice when you are buying jeevan lakshay policy.
Please guide me. Thanks
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Kishin-For what purpose you want to BUY this?
Paritosh Arora
Hello Sir,
I want to invest in Dynamic Bond Funds. As they offer little extra Return as compare to liquid or short term funds.
But i don’t know much about Dynamic Bond Funds.
You are requested to kindly let me know should i invest in dynamic bond funds instead of liquid fund and fd.
Regards
Paritosh
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Paritosh-Dynamic bonds are riskier than liquid and short term debt funds. You can invest based on your risk appetite.
nitin sharma
Dear basa
It is not looking as attractive as others government schemes with such a low interet rate and vanished tax banefits.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Nitin-True. But for few SECURITY and CONSTANT stream of income is priority than the LOW RETURN.
Srinivasan
Dear Sir,
I had taken LIC endowment Plan sum assured of Rs. 5.5 lakhs and HDFC child money back plan sum assured Rs.4.5 lakhs , I paid it for three years(LIC) and HDFC(4 years). As of now, I would like to withdraw/surrender this policy. Is it possible, can i get whatever i paid money so far? I feel that these policies will give less return after completion of respective years. I would like invest this money in MF instead of paying to this policies.
Tenure= 15 years for LIC( Paid it for 3 yrs so far)
Tenure=11 years for HDFC(Paid it for 4 years so far).
Guide me sir regarding of it.
Thanks.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Srinivasan-Yes, you can surrender. But regarding values, I suggest you to contact respective insurer.
Srinivasan
Sir,
Thanks for reply.
I may lose some money/ will get my money what ever I paid it.
Whether Buying blue chips company shares over SIP mode is good/Not from investor end without MF scheme?( Example= Rs.5000 every month for buying share such as ITC, Indusind bank, PI industries for making portfolio)
You know sir, PI industries share price was 0.53 paise per share on 14-01-2002 and Now PI industries share Price is Rs-670 per share. in 13 years it gives returns 121,597% .
Please give me guidance for buying share for making good portfolio for retirement plan?
Thanks.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Srinivasan-I am not stock expert. Invest at your own risk.
Srinivasan
THANKS SIR.
Vikram Yadav
Thank you sir for your replies to every comments.
Sir my my question is if MIS does not pay any maturity benefit then should we deposit our money only for such a low interest and that is too taxable. Plz sir justify it.
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Vikram-Why not MIS pay you any maturity benefit? Low-interest rate and taxation are the concern you have to think while opening it.
Neha
My mother and i had a mis she is in other state and i need to withdraw the amount prematurely. I just have a cheque signed by her. Is it possible to withdraw amount without her.we are jointly in either or survior case
Basavaraj Tonagatti
Dear Neha,
Sadly Post Office guys insist for both of your presence.