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EPF Withdrawal Rules: Pulling out your PF money? Here’s when it’s taxable and how to keep it tax-free

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EPF withdrawals are taxable under certain conditions like before 5 years of continuous service.
Withdrawals after 5 years of continuous service are tax-free.
Tax is not deducted if Form 15G/15H is submitted for eligible non-taxable withdrawals.
Partial withdrawals for specific purposes like education or marriage may be tax-free under rules.
Understanding these rules helps avoid unexpected tax liability when switching jobs or accessing PF early.