Updated for 2026

Professional Tax in India

State-wise professional tax slabs and monthly deduction rates across all states and union territories. Click any state for detailed salary slabs, gender-based exemptions, and effective dates.

Professional Tax - Key Facts

  • Maximum Professional Tax capped at Rs 2,500 per year (Article 276)
  • Employer is responsible for deducting PT from employee salary
  • PT is deductible under Section 16(iii) of Income Tax Act
  • Not all states levy Professional Tax - varies by state legislation

Professional Tax Applicable (20)

States and union territories that levy Professional Tax

Professional Tax Not Applicable (16)

No Professional Tax is currently levied in these states and union territories — either never levied or since repealed