EPF Account

Employees alert! EPFO allows filing nomination online for EPF/EPS account through THIS way --know details

The members can update the nomination any time as per need. Moreover, the nominee update is necessary after marriage. EPFO tries to make the process smooth and easy by making self-declaration sufficient. There is no requirement of approval or documentation from the employer.

Sep 03, 2022, 16:26 PM IST

Filing EPFO e-nomination online? Here's how to do it

EPFO had set a deadline of March 31 for EPF account holders to amend their e-nomination for their accounts.

May 23, 2022, 12:36 PM IST

Want to check PF balance online? Here’s how to do it

EPFO announces the PF interest rate every year. Employees have four options for checking the balance of their EPF accounts.

May 03, 2022, 20:37 PM IST

Here's how to do EPF account transfer from EPFO to employer’s EPF trust

Transferring EPF accounts online is possible if both employers (old and new) are able to begin transfers through a common interface.

Mar 07, 2022, 21:42 PM IST

THIS Post Office Scheme will provide 7.1% returns: Here's what you need to know

The PPF account can be used to accumulate wealth over time. 

Feb 14, 2022, 17:00 PM IST

Want to create a UAN number? Here’s how to do it online

You can access your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account once you have your 12-digit UAN number.

Jan 10, 2022, 17:23 PM IST

PF Update: Do THIS by December end or EPF benefits will stop

It is critical to name a nominee for your EPF or EPS account in order to ensure that your loved ones benefit from your life savings even if you are not present.

Dec 18, 2021, 12:46 PM IST

PF Account Holders Alert! Here’s how to transfer PF balance from one company to another

You'll need an active UAN number and password to transfer your previous EPF balance to the new account.

Dec 17, 2021, 15:51 PM IST

Want to withdraw money from PF account? Here’s how to avoid THESE mistakes

However, looking at the dastardly effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, EPFO has now allowed the members to withdraw a certain amount from the PF account in case of the COVID-19 crisis or in the case of unemployment. EPF account yields a return of 8.5% annually. 

Jul 27, 2021, 21:29 PM IST

PF Withdrawal: Avoid THESE mistakes while taking out money from EPF account

PF is a fund that involves contributions from both employers and employees equally and an employee can withdraw a portion of money from the account during emergency or in case of retirement or resignation.

Jul 12, 2021, 11:49 AM IST

Want to transfer PF online? Here is how to do it

A user can also get access to the EPF account using the UMANG app which can further help in viewing passbooks, raise a claim and also keep track of the status of your claims already submitted, and much more. 

May 03, 2021, 20:58 PM IST

Are you COVID positive? Here’s how to take PF loan for its treatment

The norms by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) revealed that employees are well within their rights to withdraw money for a medical emergency, construction or purchase of a new house, renovation of the house, repayment of home loan, and wedding purposes.

Apr 20, 2021, 20:42 PM IST

ITR filing: Avoid last moment rush, follow I-T department's advice to save your taxes

Apart from this, a person can file their income tax returns through incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and taxpayers can also call on 18001030025 in case of any query or if they face problems while filing their return. Also, from April 1, one’s investment in an EPF account will be fully exempted from the income tax. 

Mar 29, 2021, 09:46 AM IST

Have you filed your ITR 2021? Here’s what Income Tax Department has to say

Income Tax India also said that ITR filing post-March 31 will see late fee charges and it has urged the taxpayers to complete the exercise at the earliest to avoid interest fees. Besides that, a person can file their income tax returns through incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and taxpayers can also call on 18001030025 in case of any query or if they face problems while filing their return. 

Mar 28, 2021, 10:33 AM IST

Will EPFO retain 8.65% interest on provident fund for 2017-18? Decision likely today

The EPFO had announced this rate on deposits for 2016-17, a tad lower than 8.8 percent in 2015- 16.

Feb 21, 2018, 10:25 AM IST

EPFO may retain 8.65% interest rate for FY18: Sources

The EPFO had announced 8.65% rate of interest on deposits for FY17, a tad lower than 8.8% in FY16.

Feb 12, 2018, 18:42 PM IST

Now, subscribers need not file separate form for EPF transfer claims

Now, at the time of joining new employer, the employees' can give details of their previous EPF account in new composite F-11 form to give declaration about their details.

Sep 22, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

You can withdraw EPF for treatment without medical certificate

Over four crore members of the retirement fund body EPFO can now withdraw funds from their EPF account for treatment of illness and purchasing equipment to deal with handicap without medical certificates.

 

Apr 27, 2017, 17:56 PM IST

EPF accounts: Now earn interest on inoperative A/Cs

The government has relaxed the "inoperative" accounts wherein it paves the way for  retirement fund body EPFO to pay interest for such accounts.

Nov 16, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

EPFO to launch system for discouraging premature withdrawals

Retirement fund body EPFO plans to launch 'One Employee One EPF Account' system on May 1 to dissuade premature PF withdrawals and encourage state governments to join its pension system.

Apr 24, 2016, 13:13 PM IST