Form 121 Replaces Forms 15G and 15H for EPF TDS Relief from April 2026
From April 1, 2026, Form 121 will replace Forms 15G and 15H for eligible Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) members seeking relief from tax deducted at source (TDS) on qualifying withdrawals. This change simplifies the process by unifying declarations regardless of age. However, submitting Form 121 does not guarantee exemption, as members must meet specific income and eligibility criteria under income tax laws to avoid TDS on their EPF withdrawals.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: english, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 14 Oct, 11:57 am. Other outlets followed.
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