Professional Tax

Professional Tax is a state-level tax levied on individuals and businesses based on their income or profession. In India, it is typically paid by employees, self-employed professionals, and business owners. The tax amount varies depending on the state and income level and is deducted from the salary or paid directly by individuals.

Rates of Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments

West Bengal Finance Act, 2014 is An Act to amend the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, in its application to West Bengal, the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979, and the West Bengal Value Added Tax Act, 2003.

Salary or Wages under purview of Profession Tax

The profession tax payable by an employee is to be deducted by employer from salary and wage payable to the employee as per Profession Tax Act.

New Professional Tax Slab in West Bengal, 2014

Scheduled Rates of Professions Tax to be recovered by DDO from the salary and wages earners as per the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employment Act, 1979, (commonly known as Profession Tax Act).