EPF on actual basic salary vs ₹15,000 wage ceiling: Which employers contribute more and what it means for your retirement

The EPF Scheme, 2026 retains the statutory wage ceiling for mandatory EPF contributions at ₹15,000 per month. Consequently, ...

Las Vegas Plumbing and HVAC Company Challenges Community to Fill a Work Van with School Supplies for 100 Local Students

When the school bell rings on August 10, hundreds of Las Vegas students will walk through their classroom doors without the basic supplies they need to succeed. Fetch-A-Tech Plumbing Heating & Air ...

Kerala DA Hike: 2% Hike Likely Before Onam; What We Know So Far

Kerala may raise the Dearness Allowance by 2 per cent before Onam, with the benefit likely in August salaries. Here's what ...

How to tackle estate planning basics in 6 steps

Contemplating your own death or disability isn’t particularly pleasant, but estate planning can bring peace of mind for you ...

10 situations where filing your ITR is mandatory, even if you think you don't need to

If an individual deposits Rs 1 crore or more in one or more current accounts during a financial year, filing an ITR be ...
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New EPF rules could leave a gap in your retirement corpus. Here’s how voluntary PF can help

The proposed EPF Scheme, 2026, makes it clear that the mandatory EPF contribution remains capped at 12% of the statutory wage ...

Use your phone for work? This is how you can claim it as a tax deduction

The cost of buying and using your own phone may be tax deductible, but the ATO has specific rules about how employees ...

Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts

Homeless people or those in financial hardship have been pushed to online applications and away from basic bank accounts.

EPF vs Labour Codes: If basic pay must be 50%, why is PF capped at ₹1,800?

Payroll rules are changing in India as EPF vs labour codes reshape salary structures and PF calculations. While basic pay ...

Banks commit to improving basic bank account access after poor practice found

People with a poor credit history may struggle to access a standard current account, meaning a basic bank account can be ...

DA merger demands: Does salary structure and Dearness Allowance change? Here's what Finance Ministry said on the issue…

Employee groups are demanding merger of Dearness Allowance with basic pay to increase monthly salary. Here's what the Finance ...

Optometry Visits Are 45 Minutes. The Patient Relationship Shouldn’t Be.

Independent optometry faces a significant challenge: patients often arrive unprepared for their 45-minute annual eye exam, ...