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

States (28)

Union Territories (8)