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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Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits.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 4365 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 105 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 1980 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 2607 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 9048 Views 0 comment Print


ITAT upheld Disallowance by CPC for delayed deposit of employees’ contribution to PF/ESI

May 24, 2023 8907 Views 0 comment Print

Disallowance made by CPC on account of delayed deposit of employees’ contribution to PF/ESI u/s 36(1)(va) rws 2(24)(x) of Act u/s 143(1) of Act is correct.-ITAT Kolkata

EPF registration for a Private Limited Company

May 16, 2023 21216 Views 1 comment Print

If you’re looking to provide the best care and benefits to your employees, registering your company for Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is essential. This blog with help you in knowing all the requirements for EPF registration for a Private Limited Company, including eligibility criteria, document requirements, and understanding the significance of EPF for your private limited company.

Treatment of Income & Taxability of RPF, SPF and Gratuity Fund For Employee

May 9, 2023 13548 Views 0 comment Print

Article is aimed at providing knowledge about the treatment of RPF/Annuity/Gratuity in the hands of Employee and also discuss the treatment of income in the hands of approved recognized Provident Fund Trust/ Provident Fund to which PF Act, 1925 applies / approved Superannuation fund Trust/ Approved Gratuity Fund.

Nature, Objectives, Conditions & Approval of Trust Set-up for Employees Benefit

May 9, 2023 4512 Views 1 comment Print

Unlock the intricacies of setting up trusts for employee benefits. Dive into the nature, objectives, and conditions for trust approval by the Income Tax department. Comprehensive insights for seamless compliance.

EPFO Higher Pension Opting Scheme Last date extended till June 26, 2023

May 5, 2023 3606 Views 2 comments Print

EPFO extends the last date for the Higher Pension Opting Scheme application till June 26, 2023. Eligible members who missed the earlier deadline can apply online, enhancing their pension benefits. Learn about the eligibility criteria and the process for a higher pension under the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS) calculation formula.

Govt enable certain Labour Law Provisions with effect from 03rd May, 2023

May 3, 2023 3450 Views 0 comment Print

Effecting certain provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020 in respect of Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 and EPS’ 1995 vide Notification No. S.O. 2060(E) dated 3rd May 2023 with effect from 03rd day of May, 2023. Provisions effected are as follows:- (i) sub-section (3) of section 15, in so far as […]

ITAT Mumbai upheld Addition towards PF/ESI in 143(1) proceedings

April 28, 2023 1845 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that if there is any incorrect claim apparent from any information in the return, then adjustment is permissible. Here in this case, once the claim of deduction as per the law in not allowable, same can be disallowed in the intimation u/s 143(1).

Treatment of Provident Funds and Gratuity in event of a CIRP

April 28, 2023 4410 Views 0 comment Print

The existing jurisprudence on the issue at hand can be analyzed from two perspectives (a). dues relating to PF and Gratuity being statutory dues of the first charge and (b). the effect of conjoint reading of Section 36 and Section 53 of IBC.

EPS 95 – Rectification / Deletion of Online Application Submitted For Higher Pension

April 28, 2023 42135 Views 7 comments Print

1. The last date to apply for a higher pension from the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) is fast approaching. An eligible employee can apply for a higher EPS pension till May 3, 2023. 2. The EPFO vide circular dated 23.04.2023 clarified that in cases where the submitted information is not complete or seems erroneous or […]

Guidelines for validation of EPS-95 higher pension

April 23, 2023 11091 Views 1 comment Print

EPS-95 higher pension – Application for validation of option / joint options- Scrutiny of information & wage details submitted by employee & employer

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