EPF interest not credited yet? 3 easy ways to check if your PF interest has been creditedThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has begun crediting 8.25% interest for the financial year 2025-26. Many EPF subscribers are rece...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Son becomes NRI, gifts shares worth Rs 30 lakh to father; should this be disclosed in ITR? What taxpayers must do to avoid tax noticesNRI son gifted Rs 30 lakh shares to his father through an off-market transfer. Should it be reported in ITR? Although a genuine gift of sha...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
GPF interest rate for government employees: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1% for July-September 2026 quarter?The Ministry of Finance has announced the GPF interest rate for the upcoming quarter. General Provident Fund and similar government funds w...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Paytm told to pay over Rs 20,000 after flight ticket refund failed to reach customerA consumer commission ordered Paytm to refund a cancelled flight ticket. The airline had already sent the refund amount to Paytm. Paytm fai...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Higher take-home salary or bigger retirement corpus? How the proposed EPF change could affect your futureA government proposal may allow employees to voluntarily reduce their EPF contributions. This change could increase immediate take-home sal...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Name appearing in builder's records showing cash payment: Will you need to pay income tax for such property purchase? Here’s what ITAT saidCan the Income Tax Department tax you based only on papers found during a builder's search? A recent ITAT ruling explains when third-party ...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
No proposal to utilise unclaimed LIC, EPFO funds for other purposes: GovtUnclaimed insurance funds over ten years go to the Senior Citizen Welfare Fund. Life Insurance Corporation of India holds unclaimed amounts...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
ITR filing: Claimed capital gains exemption? The 3-year tax trap that may trigger income-tax noticesMany taxpayers wrongly believe that capital gains deposited in the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) become taxable only on withdrawal. T...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
EPFO 3.0: Government plans new pension scheme for formal and unorganised sector workers, claims report explaining how it will workThe government is planning a new pension scheme under the EPFO 3.0 framework. This new plan aims to provide retirement benefits to workers ...
20 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
ITR filing: How Bitcoin, NFTs, airdrops, gifted crypto, and overseas wallets are taxed in India and how to report themIndia's virtual digital asset taxation remains among the world's toughest. Investors face a flat thirty percent tax on gains and one percen...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
EPF Scheme 2026: Key changes in nominations, PF withdrawals, and employer complianceKey features— such as the 12% contribution rate for employers and employees as well as the Rs.15,000 statutory wage ceiling—remain unchange...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Automatic EPF transfer on switching job: Who can access this facility and who will be left out?The new EPF reforms introduce automatic fund transfers when changing jobs. This facility requires an Aadhaar-linked and KYC-compliant Unive...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Rs 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing Rs 1,800 monthly contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?Employees face a choice between higher immediate income and a larger retirement fund. Reducing EPF contributions increases take-home pay bu...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Did you receive 8.25% EPF interest today in your account? Here's how you can check itEmployees Provident Fund Organisation members anticipate receiving 8.25 percent interest today. This interest payment applies to the financ...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
EPFO Amnesty 2026 Scheme for PF trusts: Eligibility, benefits, application process and key rulesThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation introduced a six-month Amnesty Scheme in 2026. This initiative allows employers to regularize th...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
EPFO update: 10 key changes new centralised system brings to EPF, EPS subscribersEPFO has centralized its member database for faster and smoother service delivery. Annual interest for FY 2025-2026 will be credited by Jul...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
EPF interest credit by July 15, 2026: How to check if 8.25% interest has been credited to your PF accountEmployees’ Provident Fund interest for FY 2025-26 will be credited by July 15, 2026. Subscribers will receive an 8.25% interest rate on the...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.36 PM IST