Confused About Professional Tax Deductions at Work: Should It Go to the Government or Stay with the Employer?

Hi Seniors, In my office, they are deducting a professional tax every month, but they are not filing it. My doubt is, if we collect professional tax, do we need to pay it to the government, or does it belong to the employer? If we need to pay it to the government, what is the procedure? Kindly advise me on the same.

Each establishment is registered under the P-Tax authority. The monthly return, along with deductions, should be deposited on or before the 15th of the subsequent month.

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Amar

Professional Tax Deduction and Filing

Professional Tax can be deducted and deposited either monthly, half-yearly, or annually. For convenience, we deduct it monthly. For filing, we have to deposit the same with the Sales Tax department along with the employees' list mentioning individual deductions.

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Bharati

Challan Format for Professional Tax in Maharashtra

Here is the attached challan format for PT for Maharashtra State. You can pay the tax in SBI on or before the 20th of every month for the last month's PT.

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Nitin

It is the liability of the employer to remit the amount on or before every month.

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Ramana

Professional Tax Deduction and Remittance

Professional Tax has to be deducted from employees every month and remitted to the PT account. It can be paid by cheque, cash, or DD at your local PT office. First of all, please tell me in which city you are working.

First, check whether your company is enrolled with PT registration. If so, take the registration number. Fill out the form (it varies between each state) and remit it to the local Professional Tax office.

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Hi Jeeva, we are in Chennai. Our company did not register itself with a PT account. I don't know how to start the procedure.

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Professional Tax Registration Issues in Chennai

We are also a new company in Chennai. First, in March 2011, we submitted the documents along with fees for P.Tax of employees for the first half and second half of 2010. Still, we have not received the registration number. These corporation employees are lazy like dogs and don't do their work. You should go to the corporation office, PTax section in your ward/division, and inquire about the details. You are required to pay tax for the entire period since the establishment of your company.

We also consulted a consultant who informed us that the charges for obtaining PTax registration are 3000/-, which is too high. If you can afford the consultant, simply pay him a service charge of 3000/- rupees, and he will handle everything. Therefore, we directly approached the Corporation of Chennai. It has been two months, and we still have not received the PTax registration certificate. The PTax department instructs us to pay PTax on one side, while on the other side, they are uncooperative and unhelpful. I am planning to visit the revenue officer in Ripon Building to inquire about our PTax registration.

Regarding the submission of PTax half-yearly, I had previously asked a question, but no one responded. It appears that no senior on this site has the knowledge or time to guide us on PTax.

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Please provide me with a brief overview of P.T in Tamil Nadu and if there is any prescribed challan format.

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Sridevi.s

Professional Tax Details

Dear Bharathi, Ravi, or Sridevi, kindly follow the link below to access the details for the Tax calculator:

[Welcome to Corporation of Chennai](http://www.chennaicorporation.gov.in/departments/revenue/collectiontax.htm#profession)

For forms and submissions, please visit:

[Welcome to Corporation of Chennai](http://www.chennaicorporation.gov.in/rules-procedures/professionTax.htm)

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Hi everyone, thanks a lot, Jeeva and Ravi, for your contribution towards my query. It really guides me a lot. I will surely follow your advice. Thanks once again. Keep helping...

Understanding Professional Tax

Professional tax is a tax charged by the state government. It must be deducted from all eligible employees and deposited with the state government treasury or designated banks (designated by the state government for this purpose). The number allotted to your organization should be quoted in the challan.

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Professional tax is charged by the state government, and the amount varies from state to state. This amount, after deduction from the employee's salary, should be paid to the state government on or before the 15th of every month. I can share the slabs of professional tax according to states with you.

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Hi Manish, thanks for sharing. My question is: we are deducting PT as per our state (Chennai), but we haven't started paying it to the Corporation. Now my doubt has been cleared. Thanks for sharing, Manish. Keep posting...

Dear Bharathi, Ravi, and Sridevi,

Kindly follow the link below to access the details for the Tax calculator:

Welcome to Corporation of Chennai

For forms and submissions, please visit:

Welcome to Corporation of Chennai

Thank you, sir. However, I have visited that site numerous times. What we require is guidance from an experienced person regarding professional tax and its submission process. There is limited information available on the Corporation of Chennai website.

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Understanding Professional Tax and Its Implications

Professional tax is a state subject, and the tax collected goes into the State Treasury. Some state governments do not levy professional tax. For example, the Jharkhand Government, Bihar Government, and Delhi Government do not impose this tax. Any complaint in this regard must be registered with the state government authorities as defined under the legislation passed by the state government.

Suppose an employee is working in a company registered in Bangalore but is posted in Delhi. In that case, the employer cannot collect professional tax from the employee. However, if that employee is posted in Bengal, the employer must collect professional tax at the rate applicable in West Bengal and deposit the same in the West Bengal Treasury.

Hi guys, Form V is fine, but can anyone tell me which form to use for half-yearly returns and yearly returns for the PT paid? Suggestions are invited.

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Nitin Jadhav

Updated Details of Professional Tax in India

Get the updated details of Professional Tax across all states in India.

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All you need to do is reach the PT office and fill out the relevant forms. Submit them with your address and ID proof.

Subject: Re: Regarding Professional Tax

Dear Seniors, I am seeking information on the states in India where professional tax is applicable and the list of taxable professions. Your prompt assistance is greatly appreciated as this is urgent. Thank you for your help.

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