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Professional Tax in Odisha
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Professional Tax is No Longer Applicable
Odisha has repealed Professional Tax with effect from 1 April 2026. No PT deduction is required for salary periods on or after that date.
Professional 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.