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Professional Tax in Puducherry
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Latest professional tax slabs effective from 1 April 2025
Tax Slabs
6 Slabs
Max Monthly Tax
Rs 208
Deduction Frequency
HALF YEARLY
Effective From
1 Apr 2025
Special Rules for Puducherry
- PT is collected half-yearly. Amounts shown are monthly equivalents.
Professional Tax Slabs - Puducherry
| Salary Range (From - To) | Monthly Tax (Rs) | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 0 - Rs 16,666 | 0 | All |
| Rs 16,667 - Rs 33,333 | 42 | All |
| Rs 33,334 - Rs 50,000 | 83 | All |
| Rs 50,001 - Rs 66,666 | 125 | All |
| Rs 66,667 - Rs 83,333 | 167 | All |
| Rs 83,334 - No limit | 208 | All |
Calculate your exact Professional Tax deduction for Puducherry
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.