13 July 2023
Mr A is an individual who works for private company. His contribution to Employee Provident fund is above Rs 2,50,000 (contribution to PF by employer also applicable).
His interest on Employee contribution for the FY 2022-23 consists of – Interest on Taxable amount of current year contribution FY 2022-23 and Interest on Taxable amount of accumulated contribution for FY 2021-22 Query
1) What sections among the four options, i.e. Section 10(11) First proviso, 10(11) Second Proviso, 10 (12) First Proviso, 10(12) Second Proviso, will be applicable to him?
2) What is the Difference between Section 10(11) First Proviso and Section 10(12) First Proviso?
06 July 2024
Here's an explanation regarding the applicability of sections and the difference between Section 10(11) First Proviso and Section 10(12) First Proviso:
1. **Applicability to Mr. A:** - **Section 10(11) First Proviso**: This section applies to interest earned on the employee's contribution to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) exceeding Rs 2,50,000 in a financial year (FY), provided certain conditions are met. The interest exceeding this threshold is taxable in the hands of the employee. - **Section 10(12) First Proviso**: This section applies to interest on the employer's contribution to EPF. It states that any interest accrued on the employer's contribution to the extent it exceeds 9.5% per annum is taxable as perquisite in the hands of the employee. This is applicable if the employer's contribution exceeds the threshold.
Since Mr. A's contribution to EPF is above Rs 2,50,000 (including both employee and employer contributions), he will primarily fall under: - **Section 10(11) First Proviso**: For the interest on his own contribution exceeding Rs 2,50,000.
2. **Difference between Section 10(11) First Proviso and Section 10(12) First Proviso:**
- **Section 10(11) First Proviso**: Deals with the taxation of interest on the employee's contribution to EPF. If the employee's contribution (including interest) exceeds Rs 2,50,000 in a financial year, the interest on the excess amount is taxable as per the employee's income tax slab rates.
- **Section 10(12) First Proviso**: Deals with the taxation of interest on the employer's contribution to EPF. If the interest rate on the employer's contribution exceeds 9.5% per annum, the excess interest is taxable as a perquisite in the hands of the employee.
In summary, for Mr. A, since his contribution to EPF exceeds Rs 2,50,000, he will primarily look at Section 10(11) First Proviso for determining the taxability of interest on his own contribution exceeding the specified threshold.
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