E.P.F Account continuation for non contributed accounts

Q & A ForumCategory: Provident Fund (EPF & PPF)E.P.F Account continuation for non contributed accounts
S.S.V.R.S. PRABHAKAR asked 5 years ago
Dear Reddy garu, How many years shall I continue my e.p.f. account without contribution? My last contribution is 9/2016. Still how many years shall I get interest?  My age is 52 years. Please inform.
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Sreekanth Staff answered 5 years ago
Hi, You can keep the funds in EPF account till the retirement age of 55 years (as per the EPFO) and the interest will be paid till 58 years (EPF member's age). However, kindly note that interest accumulated during non-contribution phase is a taxable income. Kindly go through below articles :
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