Tax on employee provident fund withdrawal

Yes tax should be paid on epf withdrawal.

TDS is deducted @ 10% on EPF balance if withdrawn before 5 years of service.Remember to mention your PAN at the time of withdrawal. If PAN is not provided TDS shall be deducted at highest slab rate of 30%. You can submit Form 15G/Form15H if tax on your total income including EPF withdrawal is nil. TDS is not deducted if Form 15G/Form 15H is submitted