Leaving for the USA: Should I Withdraw My EPF Now or Let It Grow Tax-Free?

Hi, I have been employed with my company for 8 years. Initially, we did not have a PF account, but in July 2011, the company started the PF account system. I will be leaving the company in January 2015 and moving to the USA.

EPF Withdrawal and Tax Implications

Now, as per PF rules, if I withdraw my EPF amount, it would be taxable. However, if I do not withdraw and leave the account as it is, would the time from January 2015 onwards be counted in the total 5-year period after which the amount becomes non-taxable? What is suggested in this case: to withdraw it or to keep the amount untouched for the next few years?

Regards

You will get interest for three years even after the cessation of service in PF. Hence, it is better to withdraw PF later, but on or before the completion of three years.

Regards,
Abbas. P.S

Thank you for the response. If I do not withdraw the PF and continue, will the period after cessation of service be counted in the total span of 5 years to make the amount non-taxable?