Professional Tax liability of a Trust

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This discussion clarifies the professional tax (PT) liability for Private Trusts registered under the Societies Act in Odisha. Even without GST registration, a trust is generally liable to pay professional tax. This applies if the trust engages in any trade or calling, or if it employs staff, regardless of whether their salary falls below the PT threshold. The trust must register with the PT authority, deduct tax from eligible employees, and file PT returns.

PURUSOTTAM PANDA

PURUSOTTAM PANDA (Querist)

24 April 2022 Respected Sir,
We are a Private Trust registered under Societies Act. No GST registration. Are we liable to pay Professional Tax (Odisha).

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)

25 April 2022 Yes. Trust has to register with profession tax authority and to deduct and file PT return. as per profession tax law if any one kept a employee whether below limit of PT he has to register.

Refer at: https://www.caclubindia.com/forum/professional-tax-by-charitable-trusts-457557.asp

PURUSOTTAM PANDA

PURUSOTTAM PANDA (Querist)

30 April 2022 Sir,

Is a Trust considered as an assessee (other than as an employer/ deductor) under Professional Tax Act ( Odisha).

I mean, does the Trust need to pay INR 2500.00 pa in addition to depositing the PT deducted from the salary of eligible employees?

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)

30 April 2022 Yes, if it engaged in any trade or calling.

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