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Professional Tax in Kerala
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Latest professional tax slabs effective from 1 April 2025
Tax Slabs
7 Slabs
Max Monthly Tax
Rs 1,250
Deduction Frequency
HALF YEARLY
Effective From
1 Apr 2025
Special Rules for Kerala
- PT is collected half-yearly. Amounts shown are monthly equivalents for payroll deduction.
Professional Tax Slabs - Kerala
| Salary Range (From - To) | Monthly Tax (Rs) | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 0 - Rs 11,999 | 0 | All |
| Rs 12,000 - Rs 17,999 | 320 | All |
| Rs 18,000 - Rs 29,999 | 450 | All |
| Rs 30,000 - Rs 44,999 | 600 | All |
| Rs 45,000 - Rs 99,999 | 750 | All |
| Rs 1,00,000 - Rs 1,24,999 | 1,000 | All |
| Rs 1,25,000 - Rs 20,00,000 | 1,250 | All |
Calculate your exact Professional Tax deduction for Kerala
Open PT CalculatorProfessional Tax under Code on Social Security 2020
- Professional Tax is levied by state governments under Article 276 of the Constitution. The maximum amount is capped at Rs 2,500 per year per individual.
- Under the Code on Social Security 2020, professional tax continues to be governed by respective state enactments. Employers must register and deduct PT from employee salaries.
- PT paid is fully deductible under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act 1961 as a deduction from salary income.