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Professional Tax in Tamil Nadu
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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 Tamil Nadu
- PT is collected half-yearly (not monthly). Amounts shown are monthly equivalents.
Professional Tax Slabs - Tamil Nadu
| Salary Range (From - To) | Monthly Tax (Rs) | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Rs 0 - Rs 3,500 | 0 | All |
| Rs 3,501 - Rs 5,000 | 30 | All |
| Rs 5,001 - Rs 7,500 | 71 | All |
| Rs 7,501 - Rs 10,000 | 155 | All |
| Rs 10,001 - Rs 12,500 | 171 | All |
| Rs 12,501 - No limit | 208 | All |
Calculate your exact Professional Tax deduction for Tamil Nadu
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.