EPFO 3.0 withdrawal rules explained: When can EPF members withdraw their PF corpus through UPI?EPFO is set to launch EPFO 3.0, enabling UPI withdrawals and simplifying fund access for members. New rules consolidate withdrawal provisio...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
EPFO alert for lakhs of inoperative accounts: What government wants to do with unclaimed money and how it will decideThe Ministry of Labour and Employment will refund Rs 30.52 crore from over 7.11 lakh inactive EPFO accounts, each with a balance up to Rs 1...
24 Feb, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Lost your job but can't withdraw your 25% EPF balance, wait 3 years for EPS 95 final pension withdrawal, how fair are these new EPFO rules?The Central Board of Trustees has revised Employees' Provident Fund Organisation rules. New regulations have changed EPF withdrawal limits ...
17 Oct, 2025, 08.57 AM IST
Tax-free, risk-free, and effort-free. But CA says many employees make mistakes that cost lakhs in lost savingsChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik highlights the benefits of Employee Provident Funds. EPF is a government-backed savings tool. It offers ...
19 Jul, 2025, 03.33 PM IST
EPF withdrawals via ATM, instant UPI as EPFO 3.0 likely to roll out in June 2025The EPFO is set to revolutionize PF withdrawals by June 2025, enabling instant access via UPI and ATMs, pending NPCI approval. This initiat...
30 May, 2025, 08.00 AM IST
EPF account withdrawal rule changed: EPFO discontinues Covid-19 advance facilityDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, a non-refundable advance was provided to the EPF members during the outbreak of first wave of Covid-19 and an...
14 Jun, 2024, 11.22 AM IST
When does EPF withdrawal become taxable?Though the biggest USP of the Employees' Provident Fund is its EEE tax status, however, there are certain instances when EPF can become tax...
06 Dec, 2022, 01.15 PM IST
How to withdraw from EPF if you need money due to coronavirusThe government has amended the EPF withdrawal rules allowing two non-refundable withdrawals to an individual facing financial problems due ...
09 Feb, 2022, 10.12 AM IST
EPF withdrawal: How to check, change bank account details in your EPF accountIt is important that your correct bank account with correct IFSC is linked to your Universal Account Number (UAN) to receive the credit of ...
09 Feb, 2022, 10.11 AM IST
Facing money crunch due to covid? You can withdraw from your EPF accountAccording to the amended rules, a member can withdraw an amount equal to three months of basic salary and dearness allowance (DA) or 75 per...
14 Jan, 2022, 10.11 AM IST
EPF members can take up to Rs 1 lakh medical advance for emergency hospitalisation including covidThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), via a circular dated June 1, 2021, has streamlined the process of granting medical advan...
15 Jun, 2021, 02.48 PM IST
Treating EPF, equity investments as emergency fund? Think again!The number one rule of your emergency fund cash is that it should be money you can easily access in a pinch. Anything that has a lock-in pe...
30 May, 2021, 02.30 PM IST
Govt proposes to relax EPF withdrawal rulesAs per the announcement, due to pandemic situation, the government will amend Employees Provident Fund withdrawal rules and also, will pay ...
30 Mar, 2020, 09.40 AM IST
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23 Jan, 2018, 04.54 PM IST
Family Finances: Mahadevabhatts will have to defer other financial goals to be able to buy houseTheir goals include saving for contingencies, a house, their future child’s education and wedding, retirement, car and vacation.
19 Dec, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Proper accounting requires EPF to be unitised: Find out why this is crucialGovt should now get moving on accounting and governance so that the real benefits of the liberalised asset allocation devolve to members of...
05 Sep, 2016, 06.30 AM IST
Six smart things to know about EPF withdrawalsThe rollback is yet to be notified by the EPFO, and is expected to restore the accessibility of EPF balances for various needs of contribut...
25 Apr, 2016, 09.35 AM IST