Budget Highlights - 2019

Budget Highlights - 2019

relyonsoft
February 1, 2019
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The current minister of Railways Piyush Goyal presented the Union Budget 2019 in Parliament. Here are the highlights of the Budget.

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benefits of PPF

Proposed benefits of PPF by the Government

relyonsoft
February 15, 2018
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In this post, we will discuss the benefits of PPF or Public Provident Fund. Here are the things to know about the changes proposed in PPF rules.

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Budget highlights - 2018

Budget highlights - 2018

relyonadmin
February 2, 2018
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In this post, we will look at the Budget highlights - 2018 held on February 1st which was the fifth and last full budget from the current government.

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Claim settlement period of PF is now just 10 days

Claim settlement period for PF withdrawal is now just 10 days

relyonadmin
May 19, 2017
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EPF wage ceiling to be increased to Rs. 25,000

EPF wage ceiling to be increased to Rs. 25,000

relyonadmin
April 7, 2017
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EPF wage ceiling to proposed to be increased to Rs. 25000 by the EPFO which will bring an additional 1 crore formal workers under the social security scheme.

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ESI cashless treatment for emergencies re-introduced

ESI cashless treatment for emergencies re-introduced

relyonadmin
March 27, 2017
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The ESIC has decided to reintroduce cashless benefits for its members in case of emergencies which means direct admission to tie-up hospitals is now allowed

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Admin charges for PF has been reduced to 0.65%

Admin charges for PF has been reduced to 0.65%

relyonadmin
March 27, 2017
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According to the latest notification from the PF department, the admin charges for PF has been reduced to 0.65% from existing 0.85%.

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Employee Enrollment Campaign, 2017

Employee Enrollment Campaign 2017 and frequently asked questions

relyonadmin
February 17, 2017
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EPFO has launched the Employee Enrollment Campaign 2017 to extend social security benefits to all eligible employees who are currently not under the scheme.

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PF payment due date extended to 20th for Jan

PF payment due date extended to 20th Jan

relyonadmin
January 13, 2017
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For the month of January, the PF payment due date has been extended to 20th. This extension is given in view of the new portal for filing ECR.

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The new ECR portal - Unified for both employers and employees

The new ECR portal - Unified for both employers and employees

relyonadmin
January 13, 2017
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The new ECR portal, ECR 2.0 is a Unified portal for both employers and employees where return filing and details of the contributing member is provided.

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ESI wage ceiling increased to Rs. 21,000 from Jan 2017

ESI wage ceiling increased to Rs. 21,000

relyonadmin
December 28, 2016
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ESI wage ceiling increased to Rs. 21,000 from the January 1st, 2017. This is the 3rd amendment to the ESI act which was given as a draft in Oct.

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PF interest rate for 2016-17 fixed at 8.65%

PF interest rate for 2016-17 fixed at 8.65%

relyonadmin
December 21, 2016
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PF interest rate for 2016-17 fixed at 8.65% which is drop from the previous year rate which was 8.8%. This cut will provide the EPFO with a surplus of 296cr

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ECR 2.0 to reduce the complication present in the existing ECR portal

Electronic Challan Return, ECR 2.0

relyonadmin
December 10, 2016
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A new ECR portal, ECR 2.0 will replace the currently numerous and fragmented portal in a unified manner which will include ECR filing and payment process.

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UAN 2.0

UAN 2.0 - The next version of Universal Account number

relyonadmin
November 5, 2016
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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is in the process of implementing the next version of UAN 2.0. This is what you need to know about UAN 2.0

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ESI amendment 2016 - draft law - ceiling to be increased to Rs. 21000

ESI amendment 2016 - draft law

relyonadmin
October 19, 2016
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ESI amendment 2016 - draft law states that the ESI wage ceiling limit is to be increased from Rs. 15000 to Rs. 21000

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Professional Tax slab rate in Madhya Pradesh

Professional Tax slab rate in Madhya Pradesh for 2016-17

relyonadmin
October 6, 2016
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In this post, we have described the Professional Tax slab rate in Madhya Pradesh 2016-17 and how it is applicable on monthly and yearly basis.

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Professional tax slab in West Bengal for 2016-17

Professional tax slab in West Bengal for 2016-17

relyonadmin
September 19, 2016
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The professional tax slab in West Bengal for 2016-17: Here we see the various professions which fall under PT and the rates at which they are applicable.

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Maternity leave policy in India

Maternity leave policy in India gets an upgrade

relyonadmin
September 1, 2016
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Maternity leave policy in India has got an update which includes an extended leave period and also an option to work from home among other benefits.

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EPS contribution

Voluntary EPS contribution can be made by the employees

relyonadmin
June 25, 2016
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EPFO may soon allow its subscribers to contribute voluntarily towards its pension scheme in addition to their employers' mandatory contributions.

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Pf withdrawal norms

PF withdrawal norms has been changed to remove the restrictions

relyonadmin
April 27, 2016
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PF withdrawal norms has been changed to remove the restrictions so that a member can withdraw the saved amount when needed according to the requirement.

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epf coverage rules

EPF coverage rules now applicable for establishments with 10 or more employees

relyonadmin
March 11, 2016
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EPF coverage rules have now been changed to include establishments which have 10 or more employees. This EPF coverage rules will increase EPF subscribers.

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EPF and ESI

EPF and ESI returns can be filed together in the "Shram Suvidha" portal

relyonadmin
March 11, 2016
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In an effort towards unifying the various labour laws, the government has developed a new portal where both epf and esi returns can be filed together.

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Tax on EPF

Government withdraws proposal to tax on EPF withdrawals

relyonsoft
March 8, 2016
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The Government has withdrawn its Budget proposal of imposing tax on EPF withdrawals. FM Mr. Arun Jaitley in his statement has emphasized that in view...

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contentious TDS issues

Clarification regarding tax on EPF withdrawal

relyonsoft
March 2, 2016
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There seems to be some amount of lack of understanding about the changes made in the Budget 2016 on tax on EPF withdrawal.

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m-governance in india

m-Governance in India : epf mobile app for android users

relyonadmin
February 8, 2016
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Following the m-governance in India initiative, EPFO has launched a mobile app which can be used for UAN activation and for viewing monthly details

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epf new rules

EPF new Rules - Coverage threshold limit is 10 employees

relyonadmin
February 5, 2016
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According to the EPF new rules, any Firm that has a minimum of 10 employees should be registered under the EPF Act applicable from April or May.

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Form 11 and KYC

Form 11 (new) submission and KYC seeding in the UAN portal

relyonadmin
January 28, 2016
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In this post, we talk about the submission of form 11 and seeding the KYC details in the UAN portal along with some important points to mind while updating KYC.

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PF interest rate

PF interest rate proposed to be increased to 8.95%

relyonadmin
January 25, 2016
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According to the recent news, the EPFO is planning on increasing the PF interest rate to 8.95% for the FY - 2016. The current existing rate is 8.75%.

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bonus act amendment

Bonus Act amendment - Ceiling raised to Rs.21,000

relyonadmin
January 19, 2016
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The Bonus Act amendment - ceiling now raised to Rs. 21,000. This amendment has been made effective from 1st of April, 2014.

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Universal Account Number

Universal Account Number is made mandatory for PF claims

relyonadmin
January 18, 2016
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Universal Account Number is made mandatory for PF claims with effective from Jan 1st, 2016. Provisions for online application of UAN is also provided.

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PF due date grace period

PF Due date grace period for deposits is now removed

relyonadmin
January 13, 2016
3 comments

The PF due date grace period provided for the PF contribution has now been removed by the EPFO citing the reason of electronic payment and returns

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details about PF withdrawal forms

Details about PF withdrawal forms - Which to use when

relyonadmin
December 21, 2015
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The EPFO has launched new UAN based Forms for withdrawal or transfer of amount from PF and PS accounts. In this post we shall have a look about the details of these Forms.

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Bonus ceiling increased to Rs.21,000

Bill to amend the Bonus Act - Ceiling now to be raised to Rs.21,000

relyonadmin
December 11, 2015
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The government has announced an amendment in the Bonus Act of 1965. In this amendment the salary ceiling for the payment of bonus has been raised to Rs.21,000 with effective from 1st April 2015.

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PF interest rate

PF interest rate could be to increased in FY-16 from current 8.75%

relyonadmin
December 11, 2015
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The Employee Provident Fund Organization is planning to increase the PF interest rate from the current existing 8.75%.

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PF withdrawal

PF withdrawal simplified – Attestation of employer not necessary

relyonadmin
December 8, 2015
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The ministry of labour and employment has launched simplified, brief forms for PF withdrawal. The notification, dated 4th December, stated that the Employer’s attestation no longer a necessity for Filing PF Claims.

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GPF interest rate

GPF interest rate retained at 8.7% for 2015-16

relyonsoft
November 30, 2015
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The government has retained the rate of interest for General Provident Fund (GPF) (GPF interest rate) and other related schemes at 8.7 per cent for the current fiscal.

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EPFO to fix interest on PF

Interest on PF for FY16 may be Fixed on November 24

relyonsoft
November 30, 2015
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Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) trustees are likely to consider and approve a proposal to fix rate of interest on PF deposits for over five crore subscribers for the current fiscal year in their meeting scheduled on November 24.

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Ceiling for ESI to 25,000

Ceiling For ESI contribution to be increased to Rs. 25000

relyonsoft
November 19, 2015
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The Minister of Labor and Employment said the Employee’s State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) board has decided to increase the ceiling limit for employees under ESIC coverage from the existing Rs.15, 000 a month to Rs.25, 000 a month.

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The 7th pay commission to submit report

The 7th Pay Commission to submit its report on November 19

relyonsoft
November 18, 2015
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The Pay Commission is set up by the Government of India at specific interval and it gives recommendations regarding changes in the salary structure of its employees.

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ESI scheme

ESI Scheme is implemented in non-implemented areas

relyonsoft
November 18, 2015
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The ESI Scheme is implemented in a non-implemented areas in a phased manner. Under Section 56 of the ESI Act, provision of medical care under the ESI Scheme in the particular state, is the responsibility of the State Governments.

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Employees Provident Fund

EPF (Employees Provident Fund) Linked With Aadhaar Card

relyonsoft
November 18, 2015
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The employees provident fund organization (EPFO) now has made it mandatory to provide Aadhar card numbers in order to register for an EPF account.

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Bonus wage ceiling

Bonus wage ceiling to be increased to Rs. 7000 per month for workers

relyonsoft
November 18, 2015
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The Cabinet has decided to double the bonus wage ceiling for calculating bonus of Rs 7,000 per month for factory workers and establishments which have 20 or more workers.

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TDS on PF

PF accumulated balance of more than Rs. 30,000 TDS will attract TDS at the time of payment

relyonsoft
June 2, 2015
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The Finance Act, 2015 (20 of 2015) has inserted a new section 192A regarding the payment of accumulated provident fund balance due to an employee. The provision shall take effect from 1st June, 2015.

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Provident Fund rules

Changes in Provident Fund rules: 7 things to know

relyonadmin
January 22, 2015
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Planning for retirement is as important as planning for one’s career and marriage. Everybody wishes to have a secure, independent retirement life, where you would not depend on others for your needs.

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UAN activation procedure

UAN activation procedure

relyonsoft
October 9, 2014
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Since UAN is made available to ensure that multiple PF accounts of the same individual can come together. In this post, we explain UAN activation procedure.

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UAN for PF transfer

UAN – Universal Account Number

relyonsoft
October 9, 2014
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UAN (Universal account number) introduced to provide individual member with an individual account to view all the related details of the member

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