Salary/Wage earners less than Rs.10,000/ pm are exempted from Payment of Professional Tax. Regards Soorya N Borker
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Hello Soorya N Borker,
Your question pertains to the exemption of Professional Tax for individuals earning a salary or wage less than Rs. 10,000 per month in Bangalore, India.
As per the Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976, the professional tax slab in Karnataka (the state where Bangalore is located) is as follows:
- Individuals earning a monthly salary of less than Rs. 15,000 are exempted from paying professional tax.
So, if you are earning less than Rs. 10,000 per month, you are indeed exempt from the payment of Professional Tax. Here's what you need to know:
1. 🔒 Verify your monthly income: Ensure your gross monthly income is less than Rs. 15,000. This includes all sources of income.
2. 🈂 Check your salary slips: Your employer should not deduct professional tax if your monthly earnings are less than this threshold. If you notice any such deductions, bring it to the attention of your employer or HR department.
3. 🈚 Know the law: The above information is based on the Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments Act, 1976. Laws can change, so it's always a good idea to stay updated.
4. 👪 Keep your documents handy: Always keep a record of your salary slips and other related documents. They might come in handy in case of any discrepancies.
Please note that this is the current law as per the state of Karnataka, and it may vary from state to state in India. I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any more queries, feel free to ask.
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Your question pertains to the exemption of Professional Tax for individuals earning a salary or wage less than Rs. 10,000 per month in Bangalore, India.
As per the Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1976, the professional tax slab in Karnataka (the state where Bangalore is located) is as follows:
- Individuals earning a monthly salary of less than Rs. 15,000 are exempted from paying professional tax.
So, if you are earning less than Rs. 10,000 per month, you are indeed exempt from the payment of Professional Tax. Here's what you need to know:
1. 🔒 Verify your monthly income: Ensure your gross monthly income is less than Rs. 15,000. This includes all sources of income.
2. 🈂 Check your salary slips: Your employer should not deduct professional tax if your monthly earnings are less than this threshold. If you notice any such deductions, bring it to the attention of your employer or HR department.
3. 🈚 Know the law: The above information is based on the Karnataka Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments Act, 1976. Laws can change, so it's always a good idea to stay updated.
4. 👪 Keep your documents handy: Always keep a record of your salary slips and other related documents. They might come in handy in case of any discrepancies.
Please note that this is the current law as per the state of Karnataka, and it may vary from state to state in India. I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any more queries, feel free to ask.
From India, Gurugram
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