The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is one of the most important retirement savings schemes in India. Both employees and employers contribute a portion of the salary to secure the future. Here’s what you need to know about current deductions and upcoming changes.
🔹 1. Current EPF Deduction Rules
Currently, the Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) sets a salary ceiling of ₹15,000 per month for mandatory contributions. This means:
· Employee contributes 12% of basic salary + dearness allowance.
· Employer also contributes 12%, with 8.33% going toward the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) and the rest to EPF.
Example:
If your basic salary is ₹15,000:
· Employee contribution = ₹1,800/month
· Employer contribution = ₹1,800/month (₹1,250 to EPS, ₹550 to EPF)
🔹 2. Proposed Salary Ceiling Increase
The EPFO is planning to increase the salary limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. This means employees earning up to ₹25,000 will now have mandatory PF deductions.
Impact:
· Higher contributions for employees with salaries above ₹15,000.
· Increased retirement corpus and pension benefits over time.
🔹 3. Benefits of the Increase
1. Higher Retirement Savings – A bigger portion of your salary will go into EPF, building a stronger corpus.
2. Higher Pension Under EPS – As the employer’s contribution to EPS increases, monthly pension after retirement also increases.
3. Tax Benefits – Contributions to EPF are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80C.
🔹 4. Who Will Be Affected?
· Employees with a basic salary above ₹15,000.
· Employers will also need to contribute more, slightly increasing their monthly expense.
🔹 5. Key Takeaway
The EPFO’s proposal to raise the salary ceiling ensures that more employees benefit from higher retirement savings and pension. While it increases monthly deductions, the long-term gains in retirement security make it worthwhile.
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