All About Interest Income- Recognition and taxability
What is Interest Income ?? Interest Income is the amount earned by an investor on his funds that he allow to utilize to another person, who will give him return on the funds. Interest can be earned on Saving bank accounts, Fixed Deposits, Recurring Deposit & Post Office saving bank accounts. One can also be earned on any securities such as Debentures, Bonds, Government Securities, etc. Also, on the loan given to another person for a specified period. When to recognize the interest income in the books of accounts?? As per AS-9 (Revenue Recognition) Interest income is recognized on time proportionate basis. For Example Mr. A lend the amount of Rs. 5,00,000 to Mr. B for his business purpose for a period of 1 year at the rate of 15% per annum. The transaction took place on 16th June and interest is payable quarterly. Interest will be received as follows: 1. 15th September Rs. 18,750 2. 15th December Rs. 18,750 3 15th Mar