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Details required for PF return

Account number.

Name of employee.

Name of the father or husband.

Date of leaving service.

Reason for leaving service.

Due date for Filing PF Returns:

The due date for Monthly Challan remittance to Bank for PF is 15th of Every Month
The due date for Monthly PF returns is 25th of Every Month
The due date for yearly returns is 30th April every year

Penalty for delay in PF payment by employer

Delay in payment of PF by employer having PF registration will attract penalty as follows

Period of Delay	Rate of Penalty (p.a.)
Upto 2 months	5%
2 - 4 months	10%
4 - 6 months	15%
Above 6 months	25%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is PF return?

All employers who have PF registration are necessary to file returns on a monthly basis. The filing of returns has to be done by the 15th of each month through unified portal. During the working tenure, employee and employer both contribute 12 % of the basic salary of employee into EPF account.

How can I return my PF?

The employers who have PF registration madatory file returns on a monthly basis. The filing of returns must be completed each month. The forms used for filing these returns are- Form 3A and Form 6A.

What is PF return monthly?

All employers having PF registration are responsible to file returns on a monthly basis. The filing of returns must be completed by the 15th of each month through unified portal. During the working tenure, employee and employer both contribute 12 percent of the basic salary of employee into EPF account.

Is PF mandatory for salary above 15000?

Yes, it is mandatory to have an EPF account by the employer for the employees who have a basic salary plus dearness allowance is up to Rs. 15,000. And those who are earning beyond Rs. 15,000 is not compulsory but may contribute voluntarily.

What is ECR in PF?

ECR stands for Electronic Challan cum Return. It is an electronic monthly return to be uploaded by employers through the Employer e-Sewa portal. The approval of uploaded ECR will result in the generation of a Challan using which the employer has to remit the dues through online payment.

How is the Provident Fund calculated in Excel?

Suppose (Basic Salary + Dearness Allowance) = Rs 50,000 monthy. Now the contributions of the employee and the employer are made. Employee's contribution towards EPF = 12% of Rs 50,000 = Rs 6000. Employer's contribution towards EPS = 8.33% of Rs 50,000 = Rs 4165

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