Professional Tax Calculator

State-wise professional tax on salary

Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax levied on salaried employees and self-employed professionals in India. It is deducted by employers from monthly salaries and deposited with the state government. The maximum PT is ₹2,500 per year and is deductible under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act.

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Monthly Professional Tax
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Annual Professional Tax
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Tax Deductible Under
Section 16(iii) of IT Act

Frequently Asked Questions

Professional Tax is levied by: Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, and Meghalaya. Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and central government employees are not subject to PT.

Yes. The entire amount of Professional Tax paid is deductible from gross salary under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act, reducing your taxable income by up to ₹2,500 per year.