Wrong EPF joining or exit date? This small error can cost you big; Here’s how to fix it fastSmall errors in EPF joining or exit dates can cause major financial problems. These mistakes can delay fund withdrawals and even impact you...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Here’s how to fix errors in EPS records now to avoid PF claim rejection, pension lossIf you spot discrepancies in your EPS contributions, take immediate corrective measures or face rejection in EPF withdrawal or transfer cla...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
EPF taxation rules explained: Do you need to pay income tax if you withdraw your Employees' Provident Fund before 5 years of service?EPF withdrawals are generally tax-free after five years of service. However, withdrawals before this period may attract tax. Certain condit...
13 Nov, 2025, 03.06 PM IST
EPF balance transfer simplified: How you can download Annexure K document from EPF member portalThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it easier for employees to transfer their EPF accumulations by introducing onlin...
19 Sep, 2025, 05.54 PM IST
EPF changes in 2025: New form to transfer EPF account, instant UAN activation, other announcements made by EPFO that you need to knowEPFO has recently announced several important updates aimed at making Provident Fund (PF) operations more efficient, transparent, and user-...
20 May, 2025, 04.15 PM IST
Changes in EPF website: EPFO updates Form 13 to ease PF account transfer process, to show taxable PFEmployees Provident Fund Organisation has made some changes. A new version of Form 13 simplifies PF transfers. The EPF website now clearly ...
25 Apr, 2025, 05.20 PM IST
Online module for surrender of exemption from EPF unveiledExempted establishments have been found to be surrendering their exemptions primarily due to their inability to match the benefits under th...
13 Aug, 2024, 11.21 PM IST
When will EPF interest be credited for FY 2023-24? Here’s what EPFO has said, 4 ways to check PF balanceEPF interest for FY 2023-24: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) announced the interest rate for provident fund deposits for ...
02 May, 2024, 01.27 PM IST
Automatic EPF account transfer from old to new job: How EPFO's facility worksAutomatic EPF account transfer: Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can now automatically transfer their provident fund accounts from th...
12 Apr, 2024, 10.50 AM IST
When will EPF interest for FY 2022-23 be credited, how to check EPF account balanceEPF interest rate for FY 2022-23: Salaried workers are required to make a contribution to the Employees Provident Fund. Additionally, an em...
22 Sep, 2023, 01.12 PM IST
Transferring EPF account: What is Annexure K?Annexure K, an EPF document, contains the member's information, PF accumulations with interest, service history, joining and leaving dates,...
31 Jan, 2023, 11.44 AM IST
EPFO guidelines: How TDS on interest will be deducted if EPF contributions exceeds Rs 2.5 lakhEPFO has issued guidelines regarding when and how TDS on interest will be deducted if EPF contributions exceed Rs 2.5 lakh in a financial y...
11 Jul, 2022, 01.46 PM IST
Voluntary provident fund: Investing, contribution, interest rate and other things to knowIf you are planning to invest in the Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF), here are the answers of the some the commonly asked questions about it.
28 May, 2020, 09.42 AM IST
What happens to your EPS account when you transfer your EPF account?According to EPF rules, 8.33 percent of the employer's contribution is diverted towards EPS account.
10 Jan, 2020, 01.58 PM IST
Now, even idle EPF account will earn interestThe dilution in the definition of inoperative accounts means that from Nov 11, more account holders will get interest against funds lying i...
16 Nov, 2016, 06.58 PM IST
VPF is better than the PPF: KK Jalan, Central Provident Fund CommissionerThe allotment of UANs to EPF subscribers will obviate the need for transferring the balance. UANs have been allotted to 4.17 crore contribu...
01 Sep, 2014, 12.34 PM IST
- Is it good to have multiple PF a/cs?
Job hopping does get you a fatter pay packet, but don’t forget to carry your provident fund account along.
23 Nov, 2006, 11.50 AM IST