Profession Tax (PTEC/PTRC)
About Profession Tax (PTEC/PTRC)
Professional Tax is a tax levied on professions and trades in India. Professional Tax is one such tax which differs from state to state. It is levied and collected by the State Government at various slab rates on every individual who earns his livelihood by the way of profession, trade, calling or employment. It is restricted to a maximum limit of INR 2,500
Our scope of work
1. Preparation of PTEC or PTRC Application;
2. Filing with Authorities;
3. Obtaining PTEC or PTRC Number
Know more about Profession Tax (PTEC/PTRC)
Professional Tax is a tax levied on professions and trades in India. Professional Tax is one such tax which differs from state to state. It is levied and collected by the State Government at various slab rates on every individual who earns his livelihood by the way of profession, trade, calling or employment. It is restricted to a maximum limit of INR 2,500
BRIEF DETAILS ABOUT PROFESSION TAX
There are two types of Profession Tax Registration;
a) Professional Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC)
b) Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate (PTEC)
A business usually requires both to conduct business. The process to register for the PTRC and PTEC is usually the same, but the processes differ as per state.
The function of a PTRC is to allow the employer to deduct and deposit professional tax to and from the salary of its employees. The PTEC, on the other hand, allows the company to pay the company’s and their director’s professional tax
What is amount for Profession Tax?
- The maximum amount payable per annum towards professional tax is INR 2,500. The professional tax is usually a slab-amount based on the gross income of the professional. It is deducted from his income every month. The slab for professional tax varies across the different states in India. Check out the different slab rates.
Registering Authority
- State Tax Department
- Make an online application with State Tax Department
- Uploading of documents with the application
- Verification of details provided in an application by the authorities
- Receipt of application reference number
- Approval of application and issuance of Profession Tax Certificate
1. The owner of a business having professional tax number is responsible to deduct professional tax from the salaries of his employees and pay the amount so collected to the appropriate government department.
2. The Profession Tax number is required to be mentioned in the return which is to be filed with tax department in the prescribed form within the specified time.
3. The return should include the proof of tax payment. In case the payment proof is not enclosed, the return shall be deemed incomplete and invalid.