u/Local-Money-6466

Hey everyone, quick question regarding EPF withdrawal rules and TDS.

My Work History:

• Company 1: 2 years | Break: 2 years
• Company 2: 1 year | Break: 2 years
• Company 3: 3 years
• Total: ~6 years (all linked under one UAN, but member IDs were never transferred/merged)

The Issue:

I applied for Form 19 (PF withdrawal) today for Company 3 only (Around 1 Lakh total). Because C3 alone is under 5 years of service, 10% TDS will be deducted. I realized too late that my cumulative service across all 3 companies is >5 years.

My Questions:

1. Is it possible to cancel/stop a Form 19 claim if it’s currently showing as "Under Process" on the portal?
2. If I merge C1 and C2 into C3 using the online transfer option, will my total service count as >5 years to make it tax-free?

Would appreciate advice from anyone who has dealt with this. Thanks!

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