Professional tax on Employees can file Monthly or yearly

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ARCHANA (Querist)
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20 February 2025 Sir/Mam,

We have to file professional tax return on employee which option we select monthly or yearly,

Plz explain professional tax returns on employee which is mandatory , due dates etc

Thanking you,

Asha Kanta Sharma

Asha Kanta Sharma (Expert)
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12 August 2025 Here’s a clear explanation about **Professional Tax (PT) filing on employees**:

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### 1. **Frequency of Professional Tax Return Filing**

* **Depends on the State** — Professional tax is a **state-level tax**, so rules vary by state.
* Some states require **monthly returns**, while others allow **quarterly or yearly returns**.
* Example:

* **Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu** — Monthly returns are generally mandatory.
* **West Bengal** — May allow quarterly or annual returns.

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### 2. **What is Mandatory?**

* Employers deduct PT from employee salaries every month.
* The deducted amount must be deposited with the state government **within the prescribed due date**.
* Filing the **Professional Tax Return** (details of payments made and employees) is mandatory.

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### 3. **Due Dates**

* Usually, PT payment and return filing are done **monthly**, and the due date is around the **15th or last day of the following month**.
* Some states allow **annual filing** after the end of the financial year, but **monthly or quarterly payment** is mandatory to avoid penalty.

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### 4. **Summary**

| Filing Type | Frequency | Payment Due Date | Filing Due Date (Example) |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------- |
| **Professional Tax Return** | Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly (state-dependent) | Monthly (usually 15th of next month) | Monthly (varies by state) |
| **Payment of PT** | Monthly | Usually 15th of next month | - |

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### 5. **Practical Steps**

* Check your **State Professional Tax Act** for exact rules.
* Generally, **monthly payment + monthly return filing** is safest.
* Use the state government’s PT portal or designated bank branches to pay and file returns.
* Maintain records of deducted and paid PT for all employees.

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**If you tell me your state, I can provide exact details and due dates for your professional tax compliance.** Want that?

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