Can We Deduct Professional Tax for Field Employees Across Different States?

Dear seniors,

I am working as an HR professional in a pharmaceutical marketing company based in Chennai. We have around 300 employees in sales and marketing working in different states all over India. We do not have branch offices other than in Chennai.

Professional Tax Deductions

We are starting deductions for professional tax for our office employees. My question is, can we deduct professional tax for our field employees (medical representatives), and do we have to pay at the Chennai corporation?

Please clarify.

Regards,
SATHISH

As you are confirming that you do not have any branch offices other than Chennai, we would suggest deducting the PT from all your employees and remitting it to the Chennai corporation. Since it is the sole responsibility of the employer to deduct the PT from the appropriate/applicable employees and remit it to the local body, this can be initiated now.

Hi, thanks for your response. Suppose an employee can submit their PT at their local corporation as per the local slab rate:

1. Can we also deduct this here in Chennai?
2. Must we reimburse the actual payment they have already made?

Hi, thanks for your response.

Suppose an employee can remit their Professional Tax (PT) at their local corporation as per their local slab rate:

1. Can we also deduct this here in Chennai?
2. Must we reimburse the actual payment they have already made?

How can the employee remit the PT themselves? They need to obtain the PT Code, where they must mention the company's name and address. Since you do not have a branch office, this is not possible. Additionally, how would you satisfy your auditors as well as your corporation officials?

Regards.