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Form 15H – TDS Exemption Form (Senior Citizens)

Submit self-declaration to prevent TDS deduction on PF withdrawals for senior citizens (60+ years).

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Detailed Purpose & Use Case

Similar to Form 15G, senior citizens (aged 60 years or above) submit this self-declaration Form 15H to prevent the EPFO from deducting TDS on their provident fund withdrawals, provided their net estimated tax liability for the financial year is nil.

🔒 Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

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Claimant must be a resident of India.
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Claimant's age must be 60 years or older at the time of withdrawal.
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Net estimated income tax liability for the financial year is zero.

📝 Documents & KYC Seeding Requirements

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Active PAN Card linked to UAN.
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Filled Part I of Form 15H scanned as PDF.

🌐 How to Submit Online (Fast Track)

Online submission is highly recommended by EPFO. It bypasses physical employer approvals if your Aadhaar is successfully linked.

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Download the Form 15H PDF and print it out.
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Carefully fill out Part I (Fields 1 to 24). Sign and write the current date.
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Scan the filled form and convert it into a PDF document (ensure file size is below 1MB).
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During the online claim process on the EPFO Member Portal, upload this PDF file in the dedicated 'Upload Form 15H' panel before signing with Aadhaar OTP.

🏢 Alternate Offline Submission Method

Use this method only if you cannot access the online portal, or if your Aadhaar is not linked to your UAN.

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Fill two physical copies of Form 15H (Part I).
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Pin them securely to your offline Composite Claim Form (Non-Aadhaar) application package.
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Deliver the documents to your regional EPFO office.

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❓ Expert Answers on Form 15H

No. Senior citizens (aged 60 years or above) must strictly file Form 15H. Form 15G is meant only for individuals under 60 years of age.

Form 15H only prevents the deduction of tax at source (TDS) by the EPFO. It does not mean your income is tax-exempt. If your total income at the end of the year exceeds taxable limits, you are still liable to pay tax when filing your annual ITR.

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