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175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 54771 Views 2 comments Print

EPFO’s New PF Withdrawal Rules: Why Most Claims Still Get Rejected

Corporate Law : EPFO simplified PF withdrawal rules by reducing categories and easing eligibility, but most claims continue to fail because of KYC...

June 25, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of Retirement Benefits in India

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department has explained the tax treatment of gratuity, pension, leave encashment, provident funds, NPS, and retire...

June 7, 2026 15855 Views 1 comment Print

PF & ESI Disallowance Removed as Income Tax Act 2025 allows Deposit till ITR Due Date

Income Tax : Under the earlier law, even a one-day delay in depositing employee contributions resulted in permanent tax disallowance. The new r...

May 8, 2026 2154 Views 0 comment Print

PF Withdrawal for International Workers in India – Why Age 58 Still Matters (SSA vs Non-SSA Explained)

Corporate Law : International workers from non-SSA countries cannot withdraw PF on exit. The article explains why age 58 remains the key condition...

March 21, 2026 1653 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


EPFO Urges Employers to Enroll Under Employee Enrolment Scheme-2025

Corporate Law : A six-month special scheme allows employers to enrol left-out employees and regularise EPF non-compliance with minimal penalties....

December 23, 2025 858 Views 0 comment Print

Government Launches Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2025

Corporate Law : Ministry of Labour launches EPF Enrolment Campaign 2025 (Nov 2025 - Apr 2026) to expand social security. Employers can regularize ...

October 14, 2025 1116 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Raises Auto-Settlement Limit to Rs. 5 Lakhs

Corporate Law : EPFO increases the auto-settlement limit for advance claims to ₹5 lakhs, enabling faster access to funds for members across vari...

June 30, 2025 1329 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer & UAN Generation Process

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces easier PF transfer with revamped Form 13 and bulk UAN generation for employers (without immediate Aadhaar)....

April 25, 2025 1107 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Empanels 15 Banks for Contributions, Total Now 32

Corporate Law : EPFO adds 15 banks for employer contributions, expanding to 32 banks. The move aims to enhance efficiency and reduce transactional...

April 3, 2025 1203 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


PF/ESI Deduction Denied as Employees’ Contribution Was Deposited After Statutory Due Date

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad upheld the disallowance of employees' PF/ESI contributions deposited beyond the due dates prescribed under the ...

June 25, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes Interest Disallowance as AO Failed to Prove Borrowed Fund Diversion

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad held that proportionate interest disallowance cannot be sustained without establishing a direct nexus between b...

June 14, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Agra Quashes EPF/ESI Disallowance as Section 143(1) Adjustment not allowed for Debatable Issues

Income Tax : The Agra ITAT held that disallowance of employees' PF and ESI contributions could not be made through Section 143(1) processing wh...

June 13, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

Delayed PF & ESI Deposits Not Deductible as SC Precedent Applies: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : The Tribunal rejected the challenge to disallowance of delayed PF and ESI employee contributions, relying on the Supreme Court's d...

June 7, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes PF/ESI Disallowance as Section 143(1) Adjustment Held Beyond Scope

Income Tax : The Tribunal examined disallowance made for delayed employee contributions under Section 143(1). It held that debatable issues can...

April 30, 2026 783 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


EPFO Allows Transgender Identity Certificates for Name & Gender Corrections

Corporate Law : EPFO has approved acceptance of transgender identity certificates for name and gender corrections. The move strengthens inclusivit...

December 26, 2025 711 Views 0 comment Print

Erroneous EPS Contributions Corrected Due to Ineligible Membership: EPFO

Corporate Law : The authority held that pension contributions wrongly paid for ineligible members must be recalculated with interest, transferred ...

December 19, 2025 2610 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory Aadhaar–UAN Seeding Deadline Ends: No Further Extensions

Corporate Law : EPFO has confirmed that the Aadhaar–UAN seeding deadline will not be extended beyond 31 October 2025. Employers must ensure full...

December 1, 2025 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Salient features of Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2025

Corporate Law : EPFO's campaign (Nov 2025–Apr 2026) allows employers to enroll employees missed from 2017 to 2025. Pay only employer's share and...

October 29, 2025 1839 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Launches Revamped ECR System for Employers

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces a revamped Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) from September 2025 with system-based validations, revised filing o...

September 26, 2025 2358 Views 0 comment Print


EPFO Joint Declaration Process for Member Profile Updation

August 22, 2023 66657 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by EPFO for processing Joint Declarations related to member profile updates. Understand purpose, scope, and process of this SOP.

EPFO Exemption SOP: Grant Process and Procedure Explained

August 22, 2023 3678 Views 0 comment Print

Explore EPFO’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Grant of Exemption. Learn process, requirements, and responsibilities involved. Stay informed!

Disallowance of Employees Contribution to PF&ESIC paid after due date

August 22, 2023 6453 Views 0 comment Print

The issues raised were in relation to the non-deduction of TDS for payment of professional services and the disallowance of Employees Contribution to PF&ESIC.

What are the myths related to EPF returns?

August 18, 2023 2451 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the world of EPF returns and debunk common myths. Understand the nuances of Employee Provident Fund, its returns, and the truth behind misconceptions. Stay informed and make sound financial decisions.

EPFO Guide Booklets for Employers & Employee

August 16, 2023 14508 Views 1 comment Print

Discover purpose, content, and benefits of EPFO’s newly launched guide booklets for employers and employees. Get links and comprehensive details.

Universal Account Number (UAN) and KYC: FAQs and Guidelines

August 12, 2023 6621 Views 0 comment Print

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Universal Account Number (UAN) and KYC processes. Learn how to generate UAN, link KYC details, activate UAN, and more. Understand the benefits of UAN and how it simplifies EPF procedures.

PF Payment on Next Working Day if Last Date Falls on a Holiday is allowable: ITAT

August 12, 2023 9849 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of the ITAT Delhi order in Radial International vs DCIT case. ITAT directs AO to re-examine PF payment disallowance due to holiday on the due date.

Failure to Timely Pay Employee’s PF Contribution Negates Deduction Claim

August 12, 2023 1650 Views 0 comment Print

Employer’s and employee’s contributions to PF are treated differently under the Income Tax Act. While the delay in employee’s contribution permanently negates the employer’s claim for deduction, the delay in employer’s contribution only results in the deferment of deduction under Section 43B.

Review of Assessment Order in Civil or Revenue law special reference to EPF Act

August 8, 2023 1791 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the review process in civil and revenue law, specifically related to EPF Act-1952. Analysis of criteria, limitations, and practical challenges.

Wages Payment Date Irrelevant for 15-Day Employee PF Contribution Limit: ITAT Mumbai

August 4, 2023 1389 Views 0 comment Print

There is no relevance of date of payment of wages for reckoning limit of 15 days for payment of employees contribution to provident fund : ITAT Mumbai

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