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Taking a career break? Your EPF balance may stay tax-free, but interest earned after leaving the job could be taxable
5 Oct 2026 · 5 Oct 2026Source: LiveMint — Money
A job break can affect the tax treatment of EPF interest. While the accumulated EPF balance may remain tax-free after five years of service, some ITAT rulings say interest earned after leaving employment can be taxable as income from other sources.
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