Dear All,
Greetings of the Day!!!
This is to bring to your kind notice that we have to file EPF arrear of some employees in our Organization. For statutory audit it is required to file EPF monthly arrear. We have to file arrear from Jan-22 to July-22. We tried to file the arrear month wise but there was certain error while uploading the arrear file. There was clearly mentioned that "UAN does not Exist or Member is not yet joined or Member has already exited."
Kindly suggest what should I do in this situation.
From India, Bhubaneswar
Greetings of the Day!!!
This is to bring to your kind notice that we have to file EPF arrear of some employees in our Organization. For statutory audit it is required to file EPF monthly arrear. We have to file arrear from Jan-22 to July-22. We tried to file the arrear month wise but there was certain error while uploading the arrear file. There was clearly mentioned that "UAN does not Exist or Member is not yet joined or Member has already exited."
Kindly suggest what should I do in this situation.
From India, Bhubaneswar
In the situation where you are facing an error while filing EPF arrears for certain employees, you can follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Verify UAN and Membership Status: Ensure that the Universal Account Number (UAN) of the employees for whom you are filing the arrears is correct. Also, verify whether these employees are active members of the EPF scheme during the specified arrear period.
Check with Employees: Reach out to the employees in question and confirm whether they have an active UAN and were contributing to EPF during the period for which you are filing arrears. Sometimes, employees may have multiple UANs, or their EPF contributions might have been made under a different UAN.
Resolve UAN Errors: If there are UAN-related errors, you may need to resolve them by linking the correct UAN to the respective employees' EPF accounts. You can do this through the EPFO's UAN portal.
Cross-Check Contribution Data: Verify the EPF contribution data for the specified arrear period. Ensure that the contributions were deducted from the employees' salaries and deposited with the EPFO accurately and on time.
Consult EPFO Helpdesk: If you are still facing issues with filing the arrear, you can reach out to the EPFO's helpdesk for assistance. They can guide you on how to resolve specific errors and technical issues related to the EPF arrear filing.
Reconciliation: Conduct a thorough reconciliation of EPF contributions for the arrear period to identify any discrepancies or missing data. This will help ensure that all contributions are accurately reflected in the EPF records.
Seek Professional Help: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider seeking help from a qualified EPF consultant or a chartered accountant who is well-versed with EPF compliance and can assist in filing the arrear correctly.
It is essential to resolve any EPF arrear issues promptly to comply with statutory requirements and avoid any penalties or legal complications.
Verify UAN and Membership Status: Ensure that the Universal Account Number (UAN) of the employees for whom you are filing the arrears is correct. Also, verify whether these employees are active members of the EPF scheme during the specified arrear period.
Check with Employees: Reach out to the employees in question and confirm whether they have an active UAN and were contributing to EPF during the period for which you are filing arrears. Sometimes, employees may have multiple UANs, or their EPF contributions might have been made under a different UAN.
Resolve UAN Errors: If there are UAN-related errors, you may need to resolve them by linking the correct UAN to the respective employees' EPF accounts. You can do this through the EPFO's UAN portal.
Cross-Check Contribution Data: Verify the EPF contribution data for the specified arrear period. Ensure that the contributions were deducted from the employees' salaries and deposited with the EPFO accurately and on time.
Consult EPFO Helpdesk: If you are still facing issues with filing the arrear, you can reach out to the EPFO's helpdesk for assistance. They can guide you on how to resolve specific errors and technical issues related to the EPF arrear filing.
Reconciliation: Conduct a thorough reconciliation of EPF contributions for the arrear period to identify any discrepancies or missing data. This will help ensure that all contributions are accurately reflected in the EPF records.
Seek Professional Help: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider seeking help from a qualified EPF consultant or a chartered accountant who is well-versed with EPF compliance and can assist in filing the arrear correctly.
It is essential to resolve any EPF arrear issues promptly to comply with statutory requirements and avoid any penalties or legal complications.
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