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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Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits.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 1785 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO 3.0: A Game-Changer for India’s Provident Fund Landscape

Corporate Law : Learn about the key features of EPFO 3.0, including instant withdrawals, mobile access, and faster claim settlements. Understand h...

September 1, 2025 1011 Views 0 comment Print

My Journey with PF Claim Transfer – How CPGRAM Helped Me

Finance : Learn how the CPGRAM portal can help resolve EPF claim and transfer delays. This experience highlights common reasons for claim re...

August 25, 2025 801 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO: Mandatory UAN Generation & Activation via UMANG APP – What You Need to Know

Corporate Law : A summary of the EPFO's new mandate requiring UAN generation and activation through the UMANG app with Facial Authentication Techn...

August 6, 2025 4059 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Early Withdrawal Rules and Penalties in PPF

Finance : Understand PPF early withdrawal rules, including partial access, premature closure conditions, applicable penalties, and alternati...

May 21, 2025 1782 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 873 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 876 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 1833 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 2340 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 963 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 204 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 315 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 150 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 321 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 375 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 1320 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 1251 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 2127 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 873 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 5922 Views 0 comment Print


Entities at Same Location Can Be Clubbed Under PF: SC

July 16, 2025 909 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court rules common management entities can be clubbed for PF liability, rejecting separate entity claims to prevent evasion of beneficial legislation.

Understanding Early Withdrawal Rules and Penalties in PPF

May 21, 2025 1782 Views 0 comment Print

Understand PPF early withdrawal rules, including partial access, premature closure conditions, applicable penalties, and alternatives like loans against PPF.

Taxability of Provident Fund of Salaried Person at the Time of Retirement

May 7, 2025 5538 Views 0 comment Print

Payments from approved Provident Funds are generally exempt under Section 10(11) of the Income Tax Act, but recent changes tax interest on high contributions.

EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer & UAN Generation Process

April 25, 2025 873 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO introduces easier PF transfer with revamped Form 13 and bulk UAN generation for employers (without immediate Aadhaar).

EPFO: UAN Activation via UMANG App with Face Authentication

April 8, 2025 5922 Views 0 comment Print

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

EPFO allows one-time past dues payment via Demand Draft

April 4, 2025 798 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO allows one-time past dues payment via Demand Draft if ECR is not feasible, with conditions on verification, interest, and damages collection.

EPFO Empanels 15 Banks for Contributions, Total Now 32

April 3, 2025 876 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO adds 15 banks for employer contributions, expanding to 32 banks. The move aims to enhance efficiency and reduce transactional delays from April 2025.

EPFO Removes Cheque Image, Employer Bank Approval for Bank account Seeding

April 3, 2025 1080 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO eliminates cheque leaf/passbook image upload and employer approval for bank account seeding with UAN, streamlining claim processes.

No Addition for Delay in PF/ESIC Deposits Due to Technical Glitches: ITAT Delhi

January 25, 2025 1410 Views 0 comment Print

 ITAT Delhi partly allowed FIL India’s appeal on tax adjustments, PF contributions, and double taxation of interest on refund under Income Tax Act provisions.

EPFO Simplifies PF Transfer Process for Easier Claims

January 21, 2025 1833 Views 0 comment Print

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

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