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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 372 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 396 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 330 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 1365 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Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits.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 4362 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 1074 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 1122 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 1989 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 2406 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 1050 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 102 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Remands PF/ESI Disallowance Case Due to Uncertainty Over Due Date Interpretation

Income Tax : The case dealt with disallowance of employee contributions deposited beyond statutory due dates. The Tribunal remanded the matter ...

May 5, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

Delayed PF/ESI Contributions Not Deductible, ITAT Rules Citing SC Precedent

Income Tax : The case addressed disallowance of employee contributions deposited beyond prescribed timelines. The Tribunal upheld the legal pos...

May 5, 2026 2019 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes PF/ESI Disallowance as Issue Was Debatable at Time of Processing

Income Tax : The case examined whether delayed employee contributions could be disallowed under Section 143(1). The Tribunal held such adjustme...

May 5, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Deletes PF/ESI Disallowance as Issue Was Debatable Under Section 143(1)

Income Tax : The case involved disallowance of employee contributions during return processing. The Tribunal held that such debatable issues ca...

May 5, 2026 309 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 1722 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 1974 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 2604 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 1074 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 9039 Views 0 comment Print


TDS on Premature Withdrawal from EPF: Section 192A Explained

July 18, 2023 5913 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the tax implications of premature withdrawal from the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) under Section 192A. Understand the applicable rate of TDS, thresholds, and the consequences of not furnishing PAN.

Disallowance u/s 36(1)(va) for PF & ESI Delay unjustified as delay covered by General Clauses Act, 1897

July 18, 2023 1968 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Chennai held that one delay in deposit of employees contribution to PF & ESI covered by the provisions of the General Clauses Act, 1897 as due date was a national holiday. Disallowance u/s u/s.36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for such delay unjustified.

Employees Provident Fund & Apex Court’s Landmark Decision

July 13, 2023 7050 Views 0 comment Print

Gain insights into the intriguing legal enigma surrounding the treatment of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the pathbreaking decision by the Apex Court. Understand the implications of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, harmonization with other acts, and the protection of employees’ rights. Expert analysis sheds light on this complex issue.

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

July 1, 2023 837 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the pivotal judgement in the BT Data & Surveying Services India Pvt Ltd Vs ITO case, where ITAT Delhi upholds disallowance for belated employees’ contributions to PF/ESIC.

Delayed Employee Contribution to ESI/PF disallowed in Section 143(1) Proceedings

July 1, 2023 4311 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the recent ruling by ITAT Delhi in the case of Savleen Kaur Vs ITO, affirming that a delayed deposit of Employees Contribution to ESI/PF can be disallowed by CPC in Section 143(1) proceedings.

ITAT upheld disallowance of Belated Employee Contribution to EPF/ESIC in Section 143(1) Proceedings

July 1, 2023 1401 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the latest judgement from ITAT Delhi, where it upheld the disallowance of belated employee contributions to EPF/ESIC in section 143(1) income tax proceedings.

Statutory Compliance Calendar for July, 2023

July 1, 2023 30798 Views 2 comments Print

Stay compliant with our Statutory Compliance Calendar for July 2023. Timely reminders for Income Tax, GST, ESIC, EPF, and more. Avoid penalties and ensure legal obligations are met.

EPFO Extends Deadline for Pension Option Submission on Higher Wages

June 29, 2023 4128 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 158184 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 8727 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.

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