The government is considering raising the VPF limit for tax-free interest under EPFO to incentivize savings among lower-middle and middle-income salaried individuals. The current cap, introduced to prevent high-income earners from using this provision, taxes interest on contributions exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh.
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