E-return tool in EPFO How to use part2 (installation)

Part 2
Installation

• Setting up of "dotnet" is required for earlier version of windows.

• Setup Crystal Report: Extract the content of file CrystalReports10_5.zip. Double click on file CRRedist2008_x86.msi (or CRRedist2008_x64.msi if you have 64bit OS). Let the setup complete.

 

•  Next Setup Ereturn software: Double click on setup.exe to start the setup and complete the wizard.

 

• To use the e-return tool for the first time you are required to make some changes in short date format of system. To do so go to control panel and select Clock Language, Region. There select "Change the date time or number format". Either select "English (India)" or change the short date format to "dd-MM-yyyy".

• Congratulation! The software is ready to use.

E-return tool in EPFO How to use part1 (Download)

Part1
Introduction
E-return submission has been initiated in EPFO since last year (2010).
Though not made mandatory (as of now), it is a good feature considering most of employers do have the technology to generated soft copy of returns. This is beneficial as it increases accuracy and  the required time for getting the work done is minimized also the software takes care of provisions of the scheme like calculation of dues in all accounts restriction of pension contribution of non-pension member (above 58 yrs) etc.
The tool can be used to generate returns viz Form-5,10,12A,3A,6A,2,Bank Challan and other few reports.

Where to get
The e-return tool is available free to download from www.epfindia.com.

Keep a watch on the page as the version do change. At present the Ver 3.0 rel(29/07/2011) is available.

Download all files (a-l) and save to a folder.

Overview & download Returns in EPFO

There are monthly and annual returns in EPFO.
namely
Monthly:
Form-5 (New joining details), Form-10 (Left employees) , Form-2 (nomination), Form-12A (monthly dues) and challan (Remittance)

Annual:
Form-6A, Form-3A.
Other than these
Change in ownership Form-5A, authorised signatory changes are also required.

Soft copy of these are available here.