Major Tax Shock: Is Your PF Contribution No Longer Tax-Deductible Under New Regime? Experts Reveal!

Personal Finance

Published on 23rd November 2025, 2:01 PM

Author

Aditi Singh | Whalesbook News Team

Overview

Salaried individuals need to know that under India's new tax regime (Section 115BAC), their own Provident Fund (PF) contributions are no longer eligible for tax deduction. This is a significant change from the old regime and impacts how taxable income is calculated, making careful tax planning essential.