10 January 2015
Only employee's contribution is eligible for deduction u/s 80C. An employee makes investment while making PF contribution which is eligible for deduction u/s 80C whereas employers contribution is an Income for employee. Employers contribution is exempt upto 12%. In case any employer contributes more tham 12% then amount in excess of 12% will become taxable in the hands of employee.
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