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Professional Tax Karnataka

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Dinesh KM

14 Points Posted on 15 November 2023

we have an one employee eligible for PT and we deducted rs 200 as PT for the month of sept 23. but while making payment we made Rs 800 by mistake and filed sept 23 PT return. after I came to know this mistake I revise the PT return.

my question is. can I adjust excess PT paid Rs 600 in the following months?

state Karnataka

in Oct month it shows CTD no. already mapped

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Quick Summary

This discussion addresses an overpayment of Professional Tax (PT) in Karnataka. An employee's PT was mistakenly paid as Rs. 800 instead of Rs. 200 for September 2023, resulting in an excess payment of Rs. 600. The core question is whether this excess can be adjusted in subsequent months. While initial advice suggests it cannot be directly adjusted and a correction return is necessary, the consensus leans towards revising the return and following Karnataka's specific PT authority guidelines for any potential adjustment.

CA Aman Rajput

Chartered Accountant

10505 Points Posted on 15 November 2023

No, you cannot adjust the excess PT paid in the following months. You will have to file a correction return for the month of September 23 and pay the excess PT.

prasad Nilugal

GST Practitioner & Accounts

15150 Points Posted on 15 November 2023

Yes , Agree with Aman Rajput Sir ..........

Musrath Shaik

175 Points Posted on 16 November 2023

Professional Tax (PT) is a state-specific tax, and the procedures for adjustment and correction may vary from one state to another. In Karnataka, the process for correction may involve revising the return and adjusting the excess amount paid. However, it's crucial to follow the specific guidelines provided by the Karnataka Professional Tax authorities. Here are some general steps you might consider:

Revise PT Return:
- You've already revised the PT return for the month of September 2023, which is a good step.
Adjustment in Subsequent Months:
- To adjust the excess PT paid (Rs. 600) in the following months, you may need to follow the procedures outlined by the Karnataka Professional Tax authorities.
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