This discussion addresses whether a Provident Fund (PF) withdrawal is taxable when an individual worked for Vodafone for 4 years and 8 months before joining HDFC Bank and withdrawing the PF balance from the old employer. The consensus is that the withdrawal is taxable because the continuous service period of 5 years was not met with the first employer. However, the 10% TDS deducted can be claimed back by filing an Income Tax Return (ITR).