Answer

1. F

   Facts

   EPF withdrawn before five years of continuous service is generally taxable, and EPFO deducts TDS if the amount exceeds the threshold. Transferring PF to the new employer keeps continuity and avoids this.

2. P

   Provisions and law

   • Sec 192A, Income-tax Act 1961EPFO deducts TDS on premature taxable PF withdrawals above the threshold (2025 Act mapping confidence low, number to be confirmed).
3. A

   Analysis

   The employer contribution and interest become taxable as salary, and earlier 80C benefit on your own contribution is reversed, for the years of service. Such income usually needs ITR-2 if there are other complexities, though salaried people often report it under salary in ITR-1. Transferring PF is better when you switch jobs.

4. C

   Conclusion

   1. 1Check PF withdrawal amount and TDS in 26AS.
   2. 2Get the PF passbook break-up.
   3. 3Compute taxable portions for the years involved.
   4. 4Report in the return and claim TDS.
   5. 5Next time, transfer PF instead.

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