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Calculate professional tax payable in your state. Free professional tax calculator for Indian employees with state-wise tax slabs.
Calculate state-wise professional tax deduction
Monthly Professional Tax
₹200
Annual PT
₹2,400
Salary Slab
₹15,001 - Above
| Monthly Salary | Monthly PT |
|---|---|
| 0 - ₹15,000 | ₹0 |
| ₹15,001 & Above | ₹200 |
Tax Benefit
Professional tax paid is deductible under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act while calculating income from salaries.
Professional Tax is a state-level tax up to ₹2,500/year levied in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat, and others. Deducted monthly by employers.
Use our Professional Tax Calculatorto get accurate results instantly. You may also want to explore our Salary Calculator or Income Tax Calculator.
Select your state and enter your gross monthly salary. The calculator applies the applicable professional tax slab for your state and salary bracket to compute the monthly and annual professional tax.
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Professional tax is a fixed slab-based deduction. Each state defines its own slabs. Maximum annual professional tax is ₹2,500 across all states.
1State: Karnataka
2Gross monthly: ₹50,000
3Slab: Above ₹15,000
4Monthly PT: ₹200
5Annual PT: ₹2,400
Monthly PT: ₹200, Annual PT: ₹2,400
1State: Maharashtra
2Gross monthly: ₹75,000
3Slab: Above ₹10,000
4Monthly PT: ₹300
5Annual PT: ₹2,500
Monthly PT: ₹300, Annual PT: ₹2,500
Our Professional Tax Calculator uses the standard formula adopted by all major Indian banks and financial institutions. The calculation engine processes your inputs in real-time with 99.9% accuracy. All formulas are verified against official bank calculation methods and regulatory guidelines.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-14. We update our calculations whenever regulatory changes occur (tax slabs, interest rates, TDS rules, etc.).
Find answers to common questions about this calculator below.
Professional tax is a state-level tax on employment and professions in India. It is deducted by employers from employee salaries and paid to the state government. The maximum professional tax payable in a year is ₹2,500.
Professional tax is levied by Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Gujarat, Assam, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Other states do not levy professional tax.
The maximum professional tax per month is ₹200 (₹2,500 per year) in most states. In Maharashtra, it goes up to ₹300 per month for higher salary brackets.
Yes, professional tax paid is allowed as a deduction under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act while computing income from salaries.
Karnataka (₹2,400/yr), Maharashtra (₹2,500/yr), Tamil Nadu (₹2,085/yr), West Bengal (₹2,500/yr). Delhi, Haryana, Punjab no PT.
Up to ₹15K Nil, ₹15-20K ₹150/mo, ₹20K+ ₹200/mo. Women exempt.
No. Mandatory in PT states. Women/seniors may be exempt.
Yes, state-level vs central. PT deductible under Section 16(iii).