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What Should I Do With My PF Account After Retiring?

Milind Vadjikar |1238 Answers |Ask -Follow

Insurance, Stocks, MF, PF Expert - Answered on Mar 25, 2025

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Question by Arvind on Mar 15, 2025Hindi

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Hello Milind Sir I am getting retired in April 25 after completing 40 years of Service in Reputed PSU. I want to know Following :- Can i retain my PF account till March 28 & by then I will be 63 ? Will I be earning interest till March 28 ? if above is yes then interest earned post retirement for 36 months will be taxable or noin taxable ? Kindly Suggest

Ans: Hello;

The respose to your queries is as follows:

1. Yes you can hold active pf account for 3 years after retirement.

2. Yes it will continue to earn interest, without any contribution, for next 3 years.

3. EPF interest during non-contributory phase is taxable.

Best wishes;

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