INCOME TAX9 Sept 2026
EPFO 2026: 5 key benefits every salaried employee should know amid financial uncertainty
EPF is more than a retirement fund. Your 12% contribution goes fully to EPF, while 8.33% of employer's share goes to EPS pension. Interest is generally tax-free, savings are protected from debt attachment, and family gets EDLI cover. You can also withdraw partially for housing, medical, education, marriage, or unemployment. Use the updated EPFO portal to manage benefits easily.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Both employee and employer contribute 12% of basic wages, with 8.33% of employer's share going to the Employees' Pension Scheme.
- EPF interest is generally tax-exempt, and your savings cannot be attached by court for personal debts.
- You can make partial withdrawals for housing, medical care, education, marriage, or unemployment.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Log in to the EPFO portal, update your nomination, and check which partial withdrawals you may qualify for.
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