Incme Tax on Employer's Contribution on of Providedn Fund

This discussion clarifies the taxability of employer contributions to a Provident Fund (PF) under the new income tax regime. While deductions for employee contributions under Section 80C are unavailable in the new regime, the tax treatment for employer contributions remains unchanged. It's noted that contributions exceeding 12% of salary may be taxed as perquisites and will be reflected in your Form 16.