EPF Return Filing

The EPF (Employee Provident Fund) or PF is a retirement saving scheme provided by the government for all salaried employees in India, on which fixed interest is regularly paid. PF Registration is mandatory for all the organizations that have 20 or more employees. Such organizations are required to contribute a fixed amount towards Employee Provident Fund out of employee salary and wages.

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Benefits of EPF Return Filing

Safeguarding Employees

Reduced Penalties & Prosecution

Increased Trust & Credibility

Reduced legal issues

Details required for EPF Return Filing

Details of new employee joined during the month
Salary slip of all eligible employees for the month
Details of employees left organisation during the month along with date of exit
Declaration from employees regarding no change in basic details

Additional points to be noted for EPF Return Filing

Payment of Employer share along with employee share is to be made on or before 15^th of subsequent month.
The responsibility of deduction and payment of PF lies with the employer.
Delay in filing and payment will lead to damages and penalties.
Interest liability under Section 7Q @ 12% per annum in case of arrears of taxes
Damages under Section 14B
- - Delay up to 2 Months : 5%
  - Delay 2 - 4 Months : 10%
  - Delay 4 - 6 Months : 15%
  - Delay above 6 Months : 25%

FAQ on EPF Return Filing

Q. Who is required to file the Return ?

Every employer who obtained PF registration with EPFO has to file periodic returns except establishments that have been granted exemption through a Relaxation Order or a Notification issued by the Appropriate Authority.

Q. Does uploaded ECR lapse if payment is not made ?

No, The ECR will not lapse now. You can make the payment after uploading the same through the online payment link. However in cases of delay beyond the due date rules of damages and interest will apply.

Q. Whether the Gross wages are to be restricted on Pay and DA ?

No, the Gross wages should have total emoluments payable to the employee in the wage month for which the ECR is being filed.

Q. Is late filing of return is possible ?

Yes, it is possible however in cases of delay beyond the due date rules of damages and interest will apply.

Q. Do we need to file "NIL" return if does not have any employee ?

Yes, it should be filed within normal due dates as applicable to other returns however for the filing of NIL Return employer has to pay administration charges.