Professional tax deduction monthly
This query is : Resolved
02 April 2025
**resolved and deleted
12 August 2025
What is Professional Tax?
Professional Tax is a state-level tax levied on salaried employees and professionals.
The rates and slabs vary from state to state in India.
Usually deducted monthly from the employee’s salary by the employer.
Monthly Deduction Procedure
Check State Slabs:
Different states have different slabs. For example, Maharashtra and Karnataka have their own rates.
Calculate based on Salary:
Usually, PT is deducted based on monthly gross salary (basic + allowances).
Maximum Annual Limit:
There is usually a max limit of ₹2,500 per year in many states.
Employer Deducts & Deposits:
Employer deducts PT every month from salary.
Deposits the amount with the respective state authority periodically (monthly or quarterly).
Maintain Records:
PT challans and returns should be filed as per the state guidelines.
Notes:
Verify the applicable Professional Tax Act of your state.
In some states, PT is not applicable.
Employers must register with the State PT department.
Employee pays PT through employer only.
Professional Tax is a state-level tax levied on salaried employees and professionals.
The rates and slabs vary from state to state in India.
Usually deducted monthly from the employee’s salary by the employer.
Monthly Deduction Procedure
Check State Slabs:
Different states have different slabs. For example, Maharashtra and Karnataka have their own rates.
Calculate based on Salary:
Usually, PT is deducted based on monthly gross salary (basic + allowances).
Maximum Annual Limit:
There is usually a max limit of ₹2,500 per year in many states.
Employer Deducts & Deposits:
Employer deducts PT every month from salary.
Deposits the amount with the respective state authority periodically (monthly or quarterly).
Maintain Records:
PT challans and returns should be filed as per the state guidelines.
Notes:
Verify the applicable Professional Tax Act of your state.
In some states, PT is not applicable.
Employers must register with the State PT department.
Employee pays PT through employer only.
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