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TAX BENEFITS OF EPF
Withdrawn your entire EPF balance after a job switch? You may still need to transfer service history to protect your pension under EPS 95Many salaried employees forget to transfer their Employees' Pension Scheme EPS service history when switching jobs. This is crucial even if...- ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Rajeev Thakkar of PPFAS MF explains when to hold, when to exit, and why most investors get it wrongPPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, ...
- New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
- NPS growth, performance, market-linked annuities; Sriram Iyer, CEO of HDFC Pension, talks about India’s changing retirement landscapeIndia's retirement planning is evolving with rising private sector NPS participation and evolving annuity products. While government contri...
- Rules for faster full and final settlement, annual leave encashment & other provisions are already effective under new labour code even without state government notification, know what it meansNew labour code provisions are now effective across India from November 21, 2025. Employee benefits like faster full and final payments and...
- Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
- Retiring with a large EPF corpus? Here’s how to allocate money across fixed income and mutual fundsRetirees with large EPF corpus need to balance safety with growth. Financial planners advise focusing on stable, tax-efficient income gener...
- Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
- Inspection scheme soon to flag firms dodging EPFOIn a bid to strengthen worker protections, the Labour and Employment Ministry is launching a comprehensive inspection program. This proacti...
- India Inc salary restructuring: How new labour codes and income tax rules will impact take-home pay and retirement savingsSalaried employees face uncertainty as new labor codes and tax rules loom. Companies are preparing for changes, but widespread implementati...
- Think your NPS saving is enough for retirement? Watch out for this common mistake that could derail your financial plansMany investors overlook their National Pension System, assuming retirement plans are on track. However, a 'set and forget' approach can lea...
- Earn Rs 14.65 lakh and still pay no tax—here’s the NPS, EPF mathSalaried individuals can now make their income tax-free in the new tax regime. This is possible by utilising employer contributions to Empl...
- EPF vs PPF vs NPS: Which retirement investment works best for you?Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming with so many options available. This guide breaks down India's three most popular retirement ...
- 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...
- Can you transfer EPF account from unexempted trust to EPFO, exempted trust?EPF account transfer from unexempted trust: Many salaried individual have Employees' Provident Fund account either with EPFO or exempted tr...
- You could lose section 80C tax benefit on EPF contribution; here's whySection 80C tax benefit on EPF: Many salaried individuals claim Section 80C tax benefit on their own Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contrib...
- The unintentional tax-saving investment that most salaried employees doEPF as tax-saving investments: If you're a salaried employee and is/planning to opt for old tax regime for current FY 2023-24, then Employe...
- Income tax benefits on EPF contributions: New vs existing tax regimeIn the new tax regime, the tax benefit available on employee's own contribution to EPF account is impacted.
- You could soon get the option to lower your EPF contribution. Should you go for it?Financial planners say reducing contribution to the EPF will have far reaching implications for the employee.
- NPS needs to offer equal tax treatment to all irrespective of nature of employmentThe problem with taxation of withdrawals under the National Pension System is not that it’s confusing, but that it may not be fair.
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