Hi Friends,
I would like to know whether the new rule for PF is applied, i.e., 12.5% of the gross monthly salary. Earlier, it used to be 12.5% of the basic. Also, is there any minimum limit of employees required to start a PF account for the employees in the company.
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1I would like to know whether the new rule for PF is applied, i.e., 12.5% of the gross monthly salary. Earlier, it used to be 12.5% of the basic. Also, is there any minimum limit of employees required to start a PF account for the employees in the company.
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Hi Ajit PF is 12% on the Basic & not 12.5%. As of now there is no amendment 12% on the gross pay. But PF is calculated on Basic, DA, and other allowances too except HRA
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Hi Jeeva,
Thank you for the information. It was a bit confusing as there was an update in December 2012 regarding new PF rules, stating that 12% of the gross. Anyway, thank you for the clarification. Also, could anybody help me to know what is the minimum number of employees required to start a PF account for the employees in the company.
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Thank you for the information. It was a bit confusing as there was an update in December 2012 regarding new PF rules, stating that 12% of the gross. Anyway, thank you for the clarification. Also, could anybody help me to know what is the minimum number of employees required to start a PF account for the employees in the company.
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Dear Friends,
Please go through the thread at https://www.citehr.com/443481-pf-cir...-abeyance.html, which will be useful for you. Furthermore, the discussions in the thread at https://www.citehr.com/442860-pay-mo...-salary-3.html will give you a clear picture.
Thank you.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Please go through the thread at https://www.citehr.com/443481-pf-cir...-abeyance.html, which will be useful for you. Furthermore, the discussions in the thread at https://www.citehr.com/442860-pay-mo...-salary-3.html will give you a clear picture.
Thank you.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Hi Ajit,
The PF contribution rate for employees and employers is 12% only. Except for HRA, basic/DA/other allowances should be considered for 12%.
If the aforementioned elements exceed Rs. 6500, meaning if someone is receiving basic/DA/other allowances more than Rs. 6500, we can cap the PF wage at Rs. 6500 - (6500 * 12% = Rs. 780), resulting in a Rs. 780 PF deduction. Once the basic, DA, and other allowances are less than Rs. 6500, we should not cap the amount, and the contribution rate should remain at 12%.
There is no limit to start PF. From the first day of joining, PF contributions should be taken into account.
Regards, Jerold
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The PF contribution rate for employees and employers is 12% only. Except for HRA, basic/DA/other allowances should be considered for 12%.
If the aforementioned elements exceed Rs. 6500, meaning if someone is receiving basic/DA/other allowances more than Rs. 6500, we can cap the PF wage at Rs. 6500 - (6500 * 12% = Rs. 780), resulting in a Rs. 780 PF deduction. Once the basic, DA, and other allowances are less than Rs. 6500, we should not cap the amount, and the contribution rate should remain at 12%.
There is no limit to start PF. From the first day of joining, PF contributions should be taken into account.
Regards, Jerold
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Hi Jerold, Need small clarification. Can a employee opt out of PF, giving in writing to HR once the Basic+HRA+ Other Allowance put together exceeds 6500/- SP
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Hi Nayagam,
Once the employee is covered under EPF, even if there is any hike in wages that exceeds 6500/-, contributions are mandatory. In this case, if both parties are willing, contributions shall be 12% on basic, HRA, and other allowances; otherwise, it shall be restricted to 6500/-.
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Once the employee is covered under EPF, even if there is any hike in wages that exceeds 6500/-, contributions are mandatory. In this case, if both parties are willing, contributions shall be 12% on basic, HRA, and other allowances; otherwise, it shall be restricted to 6500/-.
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Union Labour and Employment Minister Mallikarjun Kharge on December 13, 2012, said that the Circular dated November 30, 2012, pertaining to Guidelines for Quasi-judicial proceedings under section 7A of the EPF & MP Act, 1952, issued by the EPFO on the inclusion of certain allowances, etc., for calculating Provident Fund contributions is to be kept in abeyance. Therefore, the status quo will continue.
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