Annual PF Return Submission: Are You Ready for the New E-Return Tool Deadline?

Annual Return Submission Reminder

It is mandatory to submit the annual return Form 3A using the E-Return tool and submit it on a CD. They are not accepting earlier formats of Excel sheets. Therefore, please use the E-Return tool and submit before 30th April. 

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Hi, would that mean no hard copy submission anywhere? Is uploading to any portal not necessary? Would a soft copy of the two forms on a CD suffice?

Thanks, Anu

Hi Anu, they are even accepting hard copies. Only this year will they accept a hard copy. We should also submit the data in soft copy in the prescribed format. Just one CD is sufficient. :)

Thank you for that, Jeevarathnam. I understood the concept of CD. Could you please share your thoughts on this concern as well? I had successfully uploaded last month's, viz. Mar '12 ECR through Esewa, but all the previous monthly PFs have not been submitted online, viz. from Apr '11 to Feb '12. Is there any provision for uploading them now, or is there any need to do so?

Regards, Anu

Hi Anu, for previous months, it's not mandatory to file online. If needed, you should use the E-Return tool. 

Thank you.

I want some crucial information. I have submitted monthly challans without fail. It's really weird, but can I ask you if it is compulsory to submit Form 3A and 6A? (I am thinking 3A is just a consolidation of all the calculations.)

Thanks,
Anu

Yes, we should file the annual returns of Form 3A and 6A. I do agree, as it is just consolidated. However, in Form 3A, you will be showing contributions for each and every employee. That will serve as proof for individual contributions. 

Welcome. Can you tell me how you are preparing Form 3A? Remember to submit both hard copies and soft copies to the PF department. The soft copies should be in their specified format. If you have any doubts, please reach out to me via phone or Gmail. :)

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There are no provisions for Admin Charges & EDLI Charges. You shall submit that Excel sheet printed, and the soft copy should be submitted in their specified format as ESeva or E-Return Tool only.

Form 3A shall be prepared using the E-Return tool. To do so, you should install the tool and update the Employee and Employer Master details along with wages for all the months.

Hello Sir,

Do you have FORM 3A and 6A text formats used in the year 2010-11? I need to submit the text format on a CD.