What is Professional Tax?

Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax on salary, profession and trade. Deducted by employer and deposited with state government.

States with Professional Tax

  • Maharashtra: Max Rs.2,500/year
  • Karnataka: Max Rs.2,400/year
  • Tamil Nadu: Max Rs.2,400/year
  • West Bengal: Max Rs.2,400/year
  • Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Max Rs.2,500/year
  • Gujarat: Max Rs.2,400/year

States without PT: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, UP, Bihar, MP.

Employer Obligations

  • Register within 30 days of hiring
  • Deduct PT from employees per slab
  • Deposit PT monthly or quarterly
  • File annual PT return

MyCamate handles professional tax registration and compliance across all states