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Income Tax Form 187: Appeal on Refusal or Withdrawal of Provident Fund Recognition/Approval

Income Tax : Form 187 allows appeal against refusal or withdrawal of recognition of provident, gratuity, or superannuation funds within 60 days...

March 27, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 186: Application for Recognition of Provident Fund

Income Tax : Form 186 application process, eligibility, documents, filing rules, and recognition of provident funds under Income-tax provisions...

March 27, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 185: Accounts of Subscribers to Recognised Provident Fund

Income Tax : Form 185 sets format for maintaining provident fund subscriber accounts, including contributions, interest, and balances, with ann...

March 27, 2026 180 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 717 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Bill 2026 Aligned Provident Fund Tax Rules with EPF Framework from 1st April 2026

Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits. The changes bring income-tax rul...

February 4, 2026 2787 Views 0 comment Print


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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 951 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 951 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer Process for Easier Claims

Corporate Law : EPFO has streamlined the PF transfer process, eliminating employer approval for most claims, aiming to reduce turnaround time and ...

January 21, 2025 1899 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO introduces Auto claim settlement for Education, marriage & housing

Corporate Law : EPFO is revolutionizing service delivery by introducing auto-mode settlement for education, marriage, and housing claims, reducing...

May 13, 2024 2370 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Extends Deadline for Employers: Upload Pension on Higher Wage Details

Corporate Law : EPFO grants a five-month extension to employers for uploading wage details regarding pension on higher wages. Learn about the late...

January 3, 2024 1008 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


PF/ESI Due Date Verification Incomplete, Matter Sent Back to AO

Income Tax : The issue centered on employees’ PF contributions and statutory due dates post-Checkmate ruling. The ITAT held that detailed ver...

January 6, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Appeal Dismissed as Infructuous After HC Quashes Recall Under Section 254(2)

Income Tax : The High Court held that the Tribunal exceeded its limited powers under Section 254(2) by recalling a final order on merits. Once ...

December 23, 2025 324 Views 0 comment Print

PF Delay Partly Disallowed, MAT Issue Sent Back for Verification

Income Tax : The Tribunal remanded the MAT issue after noting lack of factual verification on whether reserve withdrawals were credited to the ...

December 22, 2025 165 Views 0 comment Print

PF/ESI Disallowance to Be Examined Only After Deciding Delay

Income Tax : SEO Description: The Tribunal held that an appeal cannot be dismissed solely on limitation without examining reasons for delay. Th...

December 16, 2025 378 Views 0 comment Print

Recalled Case Ends Against Assessee as PF/ESI Delay Proves Fatal

Income Tax : Tribunal relied on Supreme Court’s Checkmate ruling to uphold disallowance of delayed employees’ PF/ESI contribution under Sec...

December 3, 2025 438 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 1419 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 1377 Views 0 comment Print

Mandatory UAN Allotment and Activation via UMANG

Corporate Law : Starting August 1, 2025, UAN allotment and activation will be mandatory through the UMANG app using Aadhaar-based Face Authenticat...

July 30, 2025 2346 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 951 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO: UAN Activation via UMANG App with Face Authentication

Corporate Law : EPFO introduces UAN allotment and activation through UMANG app using Face Authentication (FAT). Simplifies access to EPFO services...

April 8, 2025 7059 Views 0 comment Print


EPFO SOP on freezing/de-freezing the MID/UAN/Establishment

December 27, 2023 2583 Views 0 comment Print

Explore EPFO’s SOP for freezing and de-freezing MIDs, UANs, and Establishments to safeguard funds, verify genuineness, and prevent fraud. Learn the procedure and timelines.

EPFO: SC Judgment 04.11.2022: FAQs, Proof Requirements & Pension Computation

December 13, 2023 5019 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the updated FAQs on the implementation of the EPFO judgment dated 04.11.2022. Understand proof requirements, pension computation, and more. Stay informed!

7.1% Interest on Deposit under non-government PF, superannuation & gratuity

October 4, 2023 21894 Views 0 comment Print

The Government of India has issued a resolution notifying the interest rate of 7.1% on deposits made under non-government Provident Funds (PF), superannuation, and gratuity for the period from July 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023. This revised interest rate is applicable to various funds, including the General Provident Fund (GPF) and others. Learn more about the funds covered and the official announcement.

EPF Act’s ‘Basic Wage’ Differs from Minimum Wages Act: SC

August 31, 2023 4359 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court of India addresses the differentiation between ‘basic wage’ as defined by EPF Act and ‘minimum wage’ under Minimum Wages Act.

Section 254(2): ITAT cannot rectify any mistake not apparent from record

August 25, 2023 2577 Views 0 comment Print

Dive deep into case of DCIT Vs Suman Solanki, as ITAT Jaipur discusses its authority to rectify mistakes, amendments from Finance Act, 2021, and interpretation of Section 254(2).

EPFO Joint Declaration Process for Member Profile Updation

August 22, 2023 66177 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 2910 Views 0 comment Print

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

EPFO Guide Booklets for Employers & Employee

August 16, 2023 13566 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 6372 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.

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

August 12, 2023 1575 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.

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