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EPF Calculator

Calculate the maturity EPF balance at retirement from salary contributions.

Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Maturity Estimator

Calculate your Employees' Provident Fund maturity balance at age 58 based on basic salary, employer match, and interest.

EPF Monthly Accrual & Annual Compounding Formula

Monthly Deposit = (Basic+DA) × 15.67% | Annual Interest = Σ (Monthly Running Balance) × (Rate / 12)

12% employee contribution plus 3.67% employer EPF contribution earns monthly interest, compounded annually at government declared rates.

How EPF Salary Contributions Work

Salaried employees contribute 12% of basic salary + DA to EPF. Employers match 12%, split into 3.67% for EPF and 8.33% for Employee Pension Scheme (EPS).

Annual Compounding of Monthly EPF Balances

EPFO calculates interest monthly on running balances, crediting total accumulated interest annually at financial year-end at declared interest rates (e.g. 8.15%).

Tax-Free Status and EPF Interest Taxation Limits

EPF maturity is tax-free after 5 years of continuous service. Interest on employee EPF contributions exceeding ₹2.5 Lakhs per year is taxable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the current EPF interest rate in India?

EPFO declares annual EPF interest rates, which currently stand at 8.15% - 8.25% per annum.

Can I transfer EPF balance when changing jobs?

Yes, EPF balances transfer seamlessly between employers using Universal Account Number (UAN) via the EPFO Unified Member portal.

What is Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF)?

VPF allows salaried employees to voluntarily contribute up to 100% of basic salary + DA to EPF, earning identical interest rates.

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