EPFO E-return tool version 4.0 released

The awaited e-return tool version 4.0 has been released on EPFO India website on 04-04-2012.
Please download the same from here.
The addition is generation of ECR (electronic challan cum return) and backup/restore data along with other improvements.

Using e-return Tool Videos

 

INSTALLATTION

ESTABLISHMENT MASTER

 EMPLOYEE MASTER

 Courtesy:  Sanjay(Surat).

E-return tool in EPFO How to use part3 (Modules)

Part3
Modules

• To use e-return you need to add the establishment whose returns are to be prepared

•  Select the office where returns are to be submitted, enter code no (numeric), enter extension (alphabatical if any) and press "ADD". The message "Establishment Added Successfully" should be received. If you don't receive this message and you are upgrading then there is already a file named for the establishment you are trying to add. You should first remove the file from the app_code folder then "Add" the establishment from screen and then replace the newly generated file with old one.

• After establishment has been added you need to select it from the dropdown list. The code no and extension is now merged by EPFO and this is a 15 digit establishment id, which comprises of Region, Office, Estt Code, Estt Extension and looks like GJAHD0012345000 for establishment 12345 with no extension and is registered in Gujarat (Ahmedabad region) and Ahmedabad office. 

• After clicking on "Open" login box is shown. The first time username password is admin/admin, which should be changed and adding of another user is also recommended, which is allowed to do only dataentry/import of data and generation of returns (described later).

•  When using first time the details regarding establishment is required to be filled in under [MASTER >> ESTABLISHMENT DETAIL]

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.