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EPFO members alert! Want to change mobile number in EPF passbook online; do this at epfindia.gov.in
Wed, Mar 03, 2021
EPFO or Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has introduced the Universal Account Number (UAN) for all EPFO members. This UAN is a 12-digit number that each EPF passbook or EPF account holder is allotted. This UAN remains constant throughout an employees’ professional life.
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Interest on PF contributions above Rs 2.5 lakh pa to be taxed: What does this mean, how it affects common man and middle class - EXPLAINED
Tue, Feb 02, 2021
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced the Budget 2021, her third budget overall. The Finance Minister kept the income tax slab intact, much to the disappointment of the common man. However, she also made an announcement regarding the interest earned on provident funds
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EPFO subscribers alert! This app can make your money claiming process super easy
Fri, Aug 14, 2020
One of the biggest challenges for subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO’s) is to get their EPF claim amount, after switching jobs or post retirement. The Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) can make life easier for the subscribers of the retirement benefit fund.
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Planning to withdraw PPF, EPF money? Here are tax implications you must know
Wed, May 13, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has put a lot of people in a tricky spot. Several companies have been forced to put salaries on hold while those who were self-employed have no source of income left with most businesses shut during lockdown.
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EPFO subscriber? Why 10th of every month is an important date for you
Mon, Jan 27, 2020
Any salaried employee who is making a contribution towards Employees' Provident Fund is a member of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation or EPFO - the body which manages the government backed savings scheme.
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Provident Fund Update: Is there a mistake in your PF account? Here is how to correct it
Wed, Jan 08, 2020
Provident Fund Update: If you are a salaried employee, chances are that a part of your salary will be going towards provident fund. The service allows salaried employees to save their money, let it grow and even save tax on the amount earned.
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No tax on your EPF? WRONG! You must pay the taxman first, this is why
Wed, Dec 25, 2019
For retirement, Employees Provident Fund is one of the best and safest investment options. This scheme provides a great 8.65% interest rate. More than that, it also allows you to withdraw money during emergencies. However, early withdrawal is very costly. Why? Well, you must pay the taxman some part of this money. Worried?
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Avail EPFO, Income Tax benefits if you go for a home loan, but you will have to do this
Fri, Nov 29, 2019
Getting Home Loan benefits is one of the most critical of aspects that a home buyer should look at to save money. For that, she or he should look at EPFO account as well income tax exemptions.
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Yogi Adityanath govt arrests top officials in EPF scam, CBI to probe DHFL links
Sun, Nov 03, 2019
Adhering to its zero tolerance policy on corruption, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has registered an FIR in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) scam case and arrested two senior government officials.
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