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Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits.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


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 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


Benefits of E-Filing for Tax Saving Investments in India

July 19, 2024 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the benefits of e-filing for tax saving investments in India, including ELSS, PPF, and more. Understand how e-filing can help you save time, reduce errors, and ensure compliance with tax laws.

SOP for Management and Regulation of EPF Exempted Establishments

July 11, 2024 3222 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO releases SOP for managing EPF exempted establishments, including finalized Form RM-6 for third-party audits. Ensure compliance with new regulations.

EPFO SOP on functionality for Freezing / Defreezing MID/UAN/Establishment

July 4, 2024 2121 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about EPFO new SOP for freezing/defreezing UAN/MID/Establishment effective from June 30, 2024. Read the detailed procedure and implementation.

EPFO Eases Claim Filing: No More Cheque Leaf Uploads

May 28, 2024 4383 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO introduces a new relaxation, eliminating the need to upload cheque leaf images for certain eligible cases, expediting claim settlements and reducing rejections.

Registration Process under ESIC & EPFO

May 20, 2024 4587 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about EPFO & ESIC registration, applicability, and the step-by-step process for compliance. Ensure social security for your workforce with our comprehensive guide.

EPFO Clarifies Claim Settlement Without UAN for Death Cases

May 17, 2024 1905 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO allows processing of physical claims without Aadhaar in death cases to avoid delays, subject to verification and approval by OICs.

Are International Workers Provisions Under EPF & MP Act-1952 Unconstitutional?

May 17, 2024 1101 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the constitutionality of provisions for international workers under the EPF & MP Act-1952. Analyzing key aspects, including social security agreements and recent judicial rulings, to understand their impact on both domestic and international workers.

Karnataka HC Declares Para 83 of EPF Scheme & Para 43A of Pension Scheme Unconstitutional

May 15, 2024 8163 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court rules in favor of employers & employees, declaring para 83 of EPF Scheme & para 43A of Pension Scheme unconstitutional & arbitrary.

EPFO introduces Auto claim settlement for Education, marriage & housing

May 13, 2024 2370 Views 0 comment Print

EPFO is revolutionizing service delivery by introducing auto-mode settlement for education, marriage, and housing claims, reducing processing time and benefiting millions of members.

Delayed payment of Employees’ Contributions to PF, No Section 36(1)(va) Deduction

May 8, 2024 3438 Views 0 comment Print

Trimbak Konher Patil vs ITO: Bangalore ITAT decision clarifies that if employees’ contributions are not paid on time as per PF Act, employer can’t claim deduction u/s 36(1)(va).

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