Budget 2016- Tax exemption under Pension Scheme NPS & EPF Press Information Bureau Government Of India Ministry Of Finance 29-February 2016 Measures for moving towards a pensioned society While presenting the General Budget 2016-17 in Lok Sabha today, the Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that pension schemes offer financial protection to senior citizens. … Read more
Premature Provident Fund withdrawal – Income tax will be imposed Income Tax for Premature Provident Fund withdrawal of more than Rs.30,000 The Government has announced that income tax will be imposed if, at the time of premature withdrawal, the Provident Fund amount is in excess of Rs.30,000. Finance Minister brought a new provision in his … Read more
10% Tax Proposed on PF Withdrawals The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has decided to impose a tax of 10.3% on the amount withdrawn from the EPF within five years of starting the accounts. EPF accounts have to be created in all the concerns that employ more than 20 workers, with salaries of Rs.6,500 and … Read more
Centre Govt Allows 5% of PF Funds to be Invested in Share Market The Central Government has allowed investing up to 5% of the Provident Fund capital in the stock market. As a result, Rs.5000 crore is expected to be released for investment this financial year. A circular from the Ministry of Labour has confirmed … Read more