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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Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits.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


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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 1422 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 2352 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 7098 Views 0 comment Print


EPFO Extends Deadline for Pension Option Submission on Higher Wages

June 29, 2023 4068 Views 4 comments Print

EPFO has extended the submission date for pension options on higher wages, providing employees and employers with an additional window to update their details.

Taxability of PF contribution and Interest

June 22, 2023 156669 Views 5 comments Print

Understand the taxability of PF contribution and interest. Explore the provisions of the Income-tax Act and recent amendments affecting the taxability of employee and employer contributions. Learn about the threshold limits, TDS implications, and how interest income is calculated. Get insights through examples to comprehend the nuances of tax treatment on PF contributions.

PF-ESI due date aligned with Payment Month, Expenses can be claimed u/s 37 instead of 36(1)(va)

June 21, 2023 8625 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi’s ruling on Sentinel Consultants P. Ltd. vs ACIT addresses the due dates for PF-ESI contributions, aligning with the ESIC & PF Act over the Income Tax Act’s Mercantile System, impacting the assessment years 2018-19 and 2019-20.

ITAT Upholds addition for belated employees’ contributions to PF/ESIC

June 21, 2023 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into ITAT Delhis ruling in Naveen Chandra Bhatt vs ITO, where the disallowance for late deposit of employees’ contribution to PF/ESIC under Section 36(i)(va) of the IT Act was upheld.

Employees’s share in relevant funds should be deposited before due date for claiming deduction u/s 36(1)(va)

June 15, 2023 726 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the deduction u/s 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act can be allowed only if the employees’ share in the relevant funds is deposited by the employer before the due date stipulated in respective Acts.

ITAT Delhi dismisses Claim for delayed deposit of Employees’ Contribution to PF & ESI

June 14, 2023 681 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi dismisses Drishti Apparels’ appeal against disallowance of PF and ESI deduction due to delayed deposit, aligning with Supreme Court decision.

ITAT order allowing EPF & ESIC employee’s contribution prior to Checkmate Services Judgment suffers from ‘apparent mistake from record’ 

June 9, 2023 10578 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT order rectifying disallowance of EPF & ESIC contributions, diverging from the Checkmate Services judgment. Analysis, implications & more.

Understanding Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

June 3, 2023 6321 Views 0 comment Print

The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, is a crucial legislation in India that provides social security benefits to workers. Applicable to establishments with 20 or more employees, the act mandates a 12% monthly contribution from both employers and employees to the provident fund. Managed by the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), the funds provide financial security during retirement or unemployment due to certain circumstances. The act covers various establishments, ensuring financial stability for employees.

Employees Provident Fund Scheme in India

June 3, 2023 2100 Views 0 comment Print

The Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme (EPF) in India is a retirement savings initiative introduced by the government in 1952. Learn about its key features, benefits, eligibility criteria, and how it aids effective retirement planning. EPF provides financial security by enabling monthly contributions from both employers and employees. Benefits include tax-free returns, regular savings habits, and access to funds when needed.

Disallowance of late deposit of employees’ share of PF/ ESI beyond prescribed due date is sustained

May 29, 2023 12876 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chandigarh held that disallowance for late deposit of employees’ share of PF/ ESI contribution to relevant funds beyond prescribed due date under respective Act is duly sustainable in law.

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