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Thereof, is interest on GPF taxable?

Also, post retirement, the interest earned on the account becomes taxable in case there is no fresh contribution to the account, thereby diminishing the returns net of taxes.

One may also ask, what is GPF in income tax? The PPF account holder is qualified for tax benefits under Section 88 of Income Tax Act. General Provident Fund (GPF) The General Provident Fund (GPF) is a fund scheme which is available for government employees only. The GPF account holders are required to contribute some per cent of their salary towards the account.

Similarly, you may ask, is withdrawal from GPF taxable?

No, it is not taxable, at the time of termination of the account by the employee. Even during the course of service, if you withdraw the permissible amount (upto twelve months' salary or upto 75% of the balance in your GPF account), it is not subject to taxation.

Is GPF under 80c?

Yes, both are eligible to be deducted under section 80c of income tax act. Maximum deduction limit is Rs 1,50,000 both for PPF and GPF. In GPF you can have deduction of more than 1,50,000 per year but the maximum qualifying amount under section 80c will be 1,50,000 only.