Confused About Professional Tax for Employers in Chennai? Need Clarification!

Dear Friends,

Can you help me to clear my doubt regarding Professional Tax? I am working in the Chennai Branch of a Chandigarh based company. Only two employees are working in Chennai, and their gross salary comes under the professional tax slab rate of 75,000/- and above, i.e., tax of Rs. 810/ six months, and we have paid the same. Now, the Chennai Corporation authorities are asking us to pay the Professional Tax of Rs. 810/- for the Employer as well. As our MD, Directors, etc., are all in Chandigarh. Kindly let me know whether we need to pay professional tax for the Employer.

Also, please let me know, do we need to pay the Company Tax as our company is registered in Chandigarh.

Looking forward to your replies.

Regards,
Seema

There is no need for the employer to pay the professional tax; it should be paid by the employee from their salary.

Regards,
Vikram Sonkar

Can somebody give me information on whether professional tax is applicable if a person is receiving a stipend and not a salary? I was a salaried employee two years back, and professional tax was deducted monthly by my employer. Since then, I have joined a professional training course, and I have been receiving a stipend for the last two years. Consequently, I have not paid any professional tax. I have received a notice to appear before the tax officer. Should I pay my taxes or appear before the officer with my joining certificate/stipend slip?

Please help.