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Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits.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


Analysis of SC verdict on allowability of delayed payment of Employee PF Contribution

October 13, 2022 19719 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the impact analysis of the recent Supreme Court verdict in Checkmate Services Pvt Ltd vs CIT-1 on the treatment of delayed Employee PF Contribution payment under the Income Tax Act. Understand the background, adjustments in summary proceedings, Finance Act 2021 amendments, and the way forward for ongoing litigation.

EPFO: Withdrawal of prosecutions cases related to non-submission of KYC

September 26, 2022 1596 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO Regional Office to consider application for withdrawal of prosecutions cases related to non-submission of KYC if employer request for withdrawal of prosecution by application before RPFC/Competent court

Relief from levy of penal damages for delay in deposit of dues / filing of ECR for wage month May, 2021

August 31, 2022 3411 Views 0 comment Print

EMPLOYEES 7PROVIDENT FUND ORGANISATION (Ministry of Labour & Employment Govt of India) Head Office Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, 14, Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Deihi —110 066. No. C-I/MISC./Pandemic Relief/2021/Vol-I/ | Date: 31.08.21 To, All ACC in charge of Zones, All RPFCs in-charge of ROs, All OICs of District Offices Subject: Relief to establishments covered under EPF & […]

Section 143(1) adjustment based on mere Tax Audit report vitiated in law

August 29, 2022 6915 Views 1 comment Print

No disallowance forzdelay in payment of employees’ contribution for provident fund, based on mere Tax Audit Report

Provident Fund (PF): A welfare scheme for Employee

July 23, 2022 2580 Views 0 comment Print

Employees Provident Fund (PF) is a statutory benefit available to all Indian employees. The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is administered and managed by the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), founded by the Central Government, and consists of members from the government, employers, and employees. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) supports board activities.

Delay in depositing employee’s contribution to PF – ITAT refers matter back to CIT(A)

July 3, 2022 1968 Views 0 comment Print

Soul Clothing Pvt. Ltd. Vs DCIT (ITAT Surat) We note that the issue involved in the present appeal of assessee is covered against the assessee, as the assessee has not deposited Employees Provident Fund (EPF) with the prescribed authority within stipulated time, therefore as per the judgment of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the […]

Amendment to Income Tax Section 36(1)(va) & 43B are prospective in nature

June 20, 2022 2232 Views 0 comment Print

PBN Constructions (P) Ltd Vs ACIT (ITAT Kolkata) ITAT direct the A.O. to delete the addition and hold that the Amendment brought in Finance Act 2021 w.e.f. 01.04.2021 by inserting an Explanation to section 36(1)(va) and section 43B of the Act is prospective in nature and would apply from AY 2021-22 onwards. FULL TEXT OF […]

Belated employee’s cont. to PF/ ESI made before return due date, disallowance unjustified

June 17, 2022 1338 Views 0 comment Print

J & K Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. Vs ACIT (ITAT Amritsar) No disallowance can be made that the payment to the employee’s contribution to PF and ESI paid by the assessee before the due date of filing of return of income u/s. 139(1). Accordingly, we hold that no disallowance can be made in the assessment […]

Deduction of Employee’s & Employer’s contribution to PF

June 16, 2022 231654 Views 12 comments Print

Understanding the tax implications of employee and employer contributions to provident fund. Learn about the deduction, disallowance, and reallowance under the Income Tax Act.

Govt announces 8.10% Interest on EPF for the year 2021-22

June 3, 2022 2142 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO, HEAD OFFICE MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA BHAVISHYA NIDHI BHAWAN, 14, BHIKAIJI LAMA PLACE, NEW DELHI 110066 www.epfindia.gov.in No. INV-11/2/2021-INV/4670 | Dated: Date: 03.06.2022 To, All ACC (HQ)/ ACC- In-charge of Zonal Offices All RPFC-I/ Officers-In-Charge, Regional offices. Subject: Declaration of Rate of Interest for the Employees’ Provident Fund Members Account for […]

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