Dear All, Recently government has announced regarding EPF contribution from 12% to 10% for next three months My query is, its applicable from which month ? Thanks
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It shall be from June 20, July & Aug 20.
From India, Aizawl
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Is it not applicable from the wage month of May 2020 onwards?
From India, Kannur
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On the basis of feedback from EPFO officials, the slashing of contributions shall be effective from June 20 onwards. However, as of now, no official communication or circular has been issued from the Central PF Commissioner's Office in New Delhi.
From India, Aizawl
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Thanks all for your reply’s Please pass circular if circulate by EPF regarding same.
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Hi,

EPF 10% is applicable for May, June, and July 2020 (Notification Attached).

One query, please help to resolve: Who will get the benefit of the reduced 4% amount, the employee only or both the employee and employer, if Employer Contribution to EPF is part of CTC?

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Dear Mr. Singh,

If the employer wishes and his financial position is stable despite the lockdown, he may pass on the benefit to the employee. However, it is left to the discretion of the employer. It is not correct to think about CTC during the pandemic situation. The purpose of the reduction is to increase liquidity.

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puran
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Dear All,

Although the Provident Fund office has not yet uploaded the clarification on its portal under the "COVID" tab, the Press Information Bureau has issued the notification. It also mentions CTC in relation to the employer's share of PF. This information is applicable for the wage months of May, June, and July 2020.

Regards,
Puran Dangwal

From India, New Delhi
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Dear All EPF Contribution reduced for three months May,June & July
From India, Madras
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Dear All Pl. find attachxed herewith a Braking News for EPFO related.
From India, Lucknow
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Thank you all for reply. Yes its applicable from May .
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EPF contribution reduced to 10% for establishments other than those covered under PMGKY - Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the months May, June & July, 2020.
As per Press Information Bureau - PIB Delhi Posted On: 19 MAY 2020 6:32PM
"In Cost to Company (CTC) model, if Rs.10000/- is monthly EPF wages, in CTC Model the employee gets Rs.200/- more directly from employer as employer’s EPF/EPS contribution is reduced and Rs.200/- less is deducted from his/her wages".
That means if the employee who is contributing 12% on Rs.15K of Rs.1,800/- will contribute 10% of Rs,1,500/- and this difference in CTC of Rs.300/- the Company need to pay to the employee alongwith salary. Thus the employee will get higher salary of Rs.600/-, 300/- by way of reduced deduction and Rs.300 from employer as a part of CTC. (This is ridiculous, Govt. should have remain silent on CTC Part) Many Companies have paid full salary during lockdown period without any income.
Suresh

From India, Thane
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Please confirm how much % of EPF contribution employee will benefited ? 2% or 4% means only employee share or both employee & employer?
From India, Gurugram
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Under a CTC system, the employee will receive 2% of the employer's contribution as an allowance (which is, obviously, a taxable allowance) for three months. They will get a liquidity boost of 2%, meaning 2% more than what they were receiving until April 2020. For an organization that caps contributions at 12% of Rs 15,000, the maximum liquidity available is Rs 300. How does this amount relate to your liquidity? Simultaneously, the Personnel/HR Officer needs to undertake additional clerical work to determine the 2% and incorporate it into the other allowances.
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Dear All,

As per the attached FAQ from the PF office, the answer to Q.12 states that the government has given both employees and employers the option to continue contributing at 12% if they wish. Please act accordingly.

An employee may approach you requesting to maintain their future savings intact as reducing the contribution to 10% will not significantly impact their take-home pay but will increase their tax liability. The 2% employer share will be taxable on one hand, and on the other hand, the employee may fall short of their investment under section 80C.

Regards,
Puran Dangwal

From India, New Delhi
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FAQ belongs to this post. The EPF posted FAQs on their website. Can visit for more updates.
From India, Mumbai
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If you have any doubt related to recent change in EPF Contribution then please find the attached document.
From India, Virar
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Dear Onkar Naik, The whole Hindusthan knows the changes from 20th/21st May, 2020. Suresh
From India, Thane
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Yes, it is applicable for the Wages months from May, June & July, 2020. Suresh
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