Professional tax is a state level tax which is imposed on income earned by way of profession, trade or employment. The tax is based on slabs depending upon income of individual who may be self employed or working as employee of an entity.
There are no returns associated with PTEC ; however, yearly payment need to be made for which details of registration viz Registration Certificate should be provided.
Payment be made yearly, on or before 30th June.
Monthly Returns to be filed before the end of month in which salary is paid. Monthly returns are to be filed in following cases :
For the year in which PTRC registration is obtained and/or
Previous year’s tax liability was more than Rs. 50,000
Return to be filed annually on or before 31st March, if above conditions are not satisfied.
Interest liability @ 1.25% per month in case of arrears of taxes
Late filing fees of Rs. 1000 for delay in return filing
Penalty of 10% will apply in case of late payment of professional tax dues
PTRC Registration Certificate and login details
Details of employees and their salaries (On monthly basis)
Details of previous tax payments and returns filed (if any)
No, professional tax is non refundable in nature except where excess payment over and above the actual liability.
Where new employee joins organisation, his/her contribution towards professional tax be made from the month of joining irrespective of minimum yearly contribution of Rs. 2500
In case employee leaving organisation, monthly contribution be made till the month of exit only.
No, employer has to maintain payroll on the basis of which contribution is deposited. Individual employee is not registered with Professional Tax department.
No, only those employees who are drawing regular salaries/wages and working in Maharashtra are liable for professional tax in Maharashtra.
There are no added benefits for employees as well as employers with regard to professional tax.