<s>[INST] What is the tax rate applicable on accreted income? [/INST] The tax on accreted income shall be levied at the maximum marginal tax rate, and this tax is in addition to income-tax chargeable in the hands of a specified person.

If the specified trust or institution fails to pay the tax on the accreted income within the specified time, simple interest at the rate of 1% for every month or part thereof on the amount of such tax shall be charged for the period beginning on the date immediately after the last date on which such tax was payable and ending with the date on which the tax is actually paid.​ </s>