Interactive State-Wise Professional Tax Calculator
Enter monthly wages, category and month. Check personal exemptions and the authority source before payroll.
Monthly Basic + HRA + Special Allowance (before statutory deductions)
Illustration uses a 30% marginal rate plus cess; actual saving depends on taxable income and rebate.
Monthly PT Deduction Summary
MH SlabsMonthly PT Deduction
₹ 200
Standard monthly deduction.
Applicable Statutory Slab Rules
What is Professional Tax in India and How is it Deducted?
Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax levied by state governments under Article 276 of the Constitution of India on salaried employees, professionals, and traders. Employers deduct PT from monthly salary based on state-specific gross earnings slabs and deposit it with the state commercial tax department. Under Article 276(2), the maximum amount of Professional Tax that any state can levy is capped at ₹2,500 per financial year.
State-Wise Professional Tax Slab Matrix (FY 2026-27)
Current salary profiles shown here have linked authority sources. Unsupported selections deliberately display no amount.
Maharashtra
Schedule I, salary entry
- •General salary: up to ₹7,500 nil; above ₹7,500 to ₹10,000 ₹175/month; above ₹10,000 ₹200/month except February ₹300.
- •Women: salary up to ₹25,000/month is exempt; above it the ₹200/₹300 schedule applies. Other personal exemptions require separate verification.
Karnataka
PT Act salary schedule; 2023 threshold and 2025 amendment
- •Below ₹25,000 monthly gross: nil. From ₹25,000: ₹200 each month except February ₹300.
- •Review the official FAQ for personal exemptions; select the exemption box only after verifying eligibility.
Telangana
Salary entry in the authority schedule
- •Up to ₹15,000 nil; above ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 ₹150/month; above ₹20,000 ₹200/month.
- •Assumes no separate personal exemption.
Other states and local bodies
Jurisdiction-specific schedule required
- •Tamil Nadu and Kerala use relevant local-body / half-yearly schedules. Supply the location and assessment period before calculating.
- •Bihar and Punjab must not be labelled automatically exempt. Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura are separate jurisdictions. Verify their own laws and current notifications.
How Section 16(iii) Deductions Save Your Income Tax
Every rupee deducted as Professional Tax during the financial year is fully deductible from gross salary income when filing your income tax return under the Old Tax Regime. Under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act 1961, salaried employees can claim up to ₹2,500 deduction directly against gross taxable salary.
Up to ₹780 Tax Saved
Employees in the 30% slab save ₹750 income tax + ₹30 cess on their ₹2,500 annual PT deduction.
Female Exemption Threshold
Under the Maharashtra PT Amendment Act, women earning up to ₹25,000/month pay Nil PT.
Form 16 Part B Sync
AccoNova HRMS automatically aggregates all PT deductions into annual Form 16 statements.
Calculation scope
Source and jurisdiction checks
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Technical Implementation Note: Work location, period and exemptions determine the PT result. A missing or unverified schedule is not a zero-tax rule. Employers must check registration, payment and return deadlines separately.
How AccoNova HRMS Automates Multi-State Professional Tax
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Automated State Branch Resolution
Review the work location, applicable period, salary category and exemption evidence before approving a payroll deduction.
February ₹300 Maharashtra Adjustment
Review the work location, applicable period, salary category and exemption evidence before approving a payroll deduction.
Gender Exemption Verification
Review the work location, applicable period, salary category and exemption evidence before approving a payroll deduction.
Frequently Asked Questions (PT Calculator India FAQs)
Authoritative answers to common queries regarding state PT slabs, constitutional limits, female exemptions, and tax deductions.
Does an unsupported state mean no PT?
No. The calculator displays no amount until the local schedule is verified. Bihar, Punjab and local-body taxes must be checked individually.
Why is February different?
Maharashtra and Karnataka salary profiles use ₹200 for eleven months and ₹300 in February where the higher salary category applies, totalling ₹2,500 for an unchanged full-year salary.
How are half-yearly taxes handled?
Use the relevant local-body assessment and the actual earnings for the half year. A monthly average is not a statutory monthly deduction. This public calculator does not issue a half-yearly assessment.
Is the displayed income-tax saving exact?
No. The optional illustration assumes a 30% marginal rate plus 4% cess. Your actual saving depends on the tax regime, taxable income, rebate and eligible deductions.
Are payment and return deadlines included?
No. Verify the current authority schedule for employer registration, payment periodicity and return due dates; extensions and special rules can differ.
State-Wise Professional Tax Slabs, Due Dates & Form 16 Rules
Looking for state-specific legal acts, monthly filing calendars for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu, plus Section 16(iii) deduction mechanics? Read our comprehensive statutory teardown.