Comparison of Deduction u/s 80TTA & 80TTB.

Paticulars

80TTA

80TTB

Remarks

Applicable wef

AY 2013-14

AY 2019-20

Till AY 2018-19 80TTA available to senior citizens also.

Deductor to whom applicable

Banks, Cooperative banks, Post offices etc.

Banks, Cooperative banks, Post offices etc.

Not applicable to other deductors like Companies who may have taken deposits.

Deductee to whom applicable

Individuals (other than Senior citizens) & HUF

Senior Citizens

Either 80TTA or 80TTB can be claimed.

Residential status of deductee

Residents & Non-residents

Residents only

 

Type of payment on which applicable

Interest on Savings account

Interest on Savings account & Fixed Deposits

No benefit to persons other than senior citizens for interest on FD.

Maximum deduction

10000

50000

Deductor to give remarks "R" for 80TTB till amount reaches 50,000

Where to claim

ITR (as TDS not applicable on interest on savings account)

TDS & ITR.