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Taking a career break? Your EPF balance may stay tax-free, but interest earned after leaving the job could be taxable

1 source · first seen 07:13 5 Oct · updated 07:13 5 Oct

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  • EPF interest earned after leaving a job could be taxable despite the accumulated balance remaining tax-free
  • The accumulated balance may remain tax-free after five years of service

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