Understanding how your EPF contributions work is crucial for planning your retirement. This guide breaks down the employee and employer shares, including the recent rule change!
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Employee EPF Contribution
- Share: 12% of your basic salary goes towards the EPF scheme.
- Benefits: Accumulates interest and serves as a retirement corpus.
- Example: If your basic salary is ₹20,000, your monthly EPF contribution is ₹2,400.
Employer EPF Contribution
Share: 12% of your basic salary, distributed as follows:
- 3.67%: EPF scheme (increased from 3.33% in 2018)
- 8.33%: Employee Pension Scheme (EPS) (for employees joining before September 1st, 2014)
- 0.50%: Employee Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI)
- Benefits:
- EPF contribution adds to your retirement corpus.
- EPS provides pension benefits upon retirement or in case of death or disability.
- EDLI offers insurance coverage in case of an employee’s unfortunate demise.
Important Note:
- For employees joining after September 1st, 2014: Employer contribution towards EPS is discontinued. This entire 12% goes towards the EPF scheme.
Key Takeaways:
- Both employee and employer contribute to your EPF, impacting your retirement savings.
- Understand the breakdown of employer contributions (EPF, EPS, EDLI) for clarity.
- Recent rule change affects employees joining after September 1st, 2014, increasing their overall EPF contribution.
Additional Notes:
- Contributions are capped at a maximum wage ceiling of ₹15,000 for EDLI.
- EDLI contributions are mandatory, even for employees above 58 years old.
By understanding these contributions, you can make informed decisions about your retirement planning and ensure a secure future.
source:www.epfindia.gov.in
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