Follow Us:

profession tax

Latest Articles


Maharashtra Professional Tax Guide – PTEC & PTRC Reference (with latest Update)

Goods and Services Tax : The guide clarifies the difference between PTEC and PTRC registrations under Maharashtra Professional Tax law. It explains who mus...

March 13, 2026 18798 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka PT Portal Issues: KSCAA Seeks Urgent Enhancements

Goods and Services Tax : KSCAA's fourth appeal to Karnataka CM for critical upgrades to the Professional Tax portal, addressing technical glitches, payment...

May 2, 2025 1596 Views 0 comment Print

Representation Regarding Upgrades on Karnataka Professional Tax Website

Goods and Services Tax : KSCAA requests improvements to the Karnataka Professional Tax website to streamline processes for taxpayers and enhance user exper...

June 20, 2024 1116 Views 0 comment Print

Latest Professional Tax Amendments in Maharashtra

Goods and Services Tax : Who is liable to pay Professional Tax in Maharashtra? Any individual or entity engaged in a profession, trade, calling or employme...

April 25, 2023 17559 Views 1 comment Print

Amended Professional Tax Schedule [Karnataka] wef 0104.04.2023

Income Tax : Explore the amended Professional Tax Schedule in Karnataka effective from 01/04/2023. Understand the tax liabilities, exemptions, ...

April 5, 2023 96906 Views 11 comments Print


Latest News


Issues in Karnataka Professional Tax Payment and Extension Request

Finance : Taxpayers face issues with Karnataka PT portal due to OTP failures. Association requests technical fixes and 3-month due date exte...

April 29, 2025 6771 Views 0 comment Print

Representation Regarding Upgrades on Karnataka Professional Tax Website

Goods and Services Tax : KSCAA requests improvements to the Karnataka Professional Tax website to streamline processes for taxpayers and enhance user exper...

June 20, 2024 1116 Views 0 comment Print

KSCAA request Extension of Professional Tax Deadline in Karnataka

Goods and Services Tax : KSCAA urges Karnataka Govt. to extend professional tax deadline amidst technical issues, fostering trade & industry relief. Detail...

April 30, 2024 3195 Views 0 comment Print

KPTCE: Representation on glitches and hardship in payment of taxes & filing of returns

Goods and Services Tax : KSCAA has sent a representation to the The commissioner of Commercial Tax, on umpteen number of glitches and hardship in payment o...

April 28, 2023 1998 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra- Periodicity for PT payment & Filing Return for FY 2021-22

Goods and Services Tax : Periodicity for Paying Tax and Filing Return under PT Act for the F.Y. 2021-22 Instructions:‑ 1. Periodicity of the PTRC dealers...

April 23, 2021 126057 Views 11 comments Print


Latest Notifications


Late Fee Waiver Granted Due to System Glitches in Maharashtra PT Return Filing

Goods and Services Tax : Due to technical issues on the new tax portal, late fees for Profession Tax returns were waived if tax was paid by 15 March 2026. ...

April 18, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Issues Profession Tax Compliance Relaxation Due to Portal Technical Issues

Goods and Services Tax : The State Tax Department allowed taxpayers to pay profession tax using PAN after system migration caused portal access issues. Reg...

March 13, 2026 16050 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Extends Tax Arrears Settlement Deadline to March 2026 for Wider Relief

Goods and Services Tax : The amendment extends the deadline for settling tax arrears from 31 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, giving taxpayers additional ti...

March 10, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

West Bengal Extends Profession Tax Return Deadlines

Goods and Services Tax : The last date for online filing of West Bengal Profession Tax returns for FY 2023-24 is extended to 15-06-2024, with paper submiss...

May 31, 2024 6519 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Finance Dept Waives Late Fees for Profession Tax Payers

Goods and Services Tax : Learn about the latest notification from the Maharashtra Finance Department granting late fee waivers for Profession Tax Payers. U...

April 24, 2024 4086 Views 0 comment Print


Maharashtra Budget: Changes in VAT, PT, Entry Tax, Amnesty Scheme

March 19, 2016 164509 Views 3 comments Print

Maharashtra Government has presented its Budget for 2016-17 on 18th March 2016. We are presenting proposed Changes in Computerization in Sales Tax Department, Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act, Entry Tax, Profession Tax, Sugarcane Purchase Tax, Motor Vehicle Tax, Lottery Tax, Composition Scheme,Changes to set off rules and Amnesty Scheme.

Highlights of Maharashtra State Budget Dated 18.03.2016

March 19, 2016 6262 Views 1 comment Print

Part I: Profession Tax 1. In case of late registration for Profession Tax penalty will be restricted to 3 years instead of earlier 8 years. 2. Exemption to armed personnel of CRPF & BSF. 3. No late filing fee for Government aided educational institutions. Part II: Amnesty Scheme under VAT for disputed dues: 1. For […]

Revised Procedure for MVATCSTPTRCPTEC Registration in Maharashtra

April 28, 2015 70478 Views 22 comments Print

Initially separate applications were required to be made with the Registering Authorities for registration under MVAT, CST and PT Acts. The application were received by different Registering Authority and processed in silos for granting registration under different Acts.

Maharashtra Budget, 2015- Key Indirect tax Amendments

March 23, 2015 19665 Views 0 comment Print

1. Local Body Tax- Local Body tax is proposed to be abolished from 1st August, 2015 and the loss of revenue due to the abolishment shall be compensated by enhancing the rate of Value Added Tax. 2. Entry Tax- Entry Tax at 5% is proposed to be levied on import of Long Steel.

Maharashtra Budget- Major Tax Highlights- LBT Scrapped wef 01.08.2015

March 18, 2015 17889 Views 0 comment Print

Local Body Tax to be abolished from 1st August 2015. Compensation of Revenue by enhancing VAT tax rate. Women drawing salary upto to Rs. 10000 per month exempted from Profession Tax . Tax rate on ladies Hand Bags and Purses reduced from 12.5 per cent to 5 per cent. Work Book, Graph Book, Drawing Book and Laboratory Book for student’s tax free.

Maharashtra Budget 2015- Salient Features

March 18, 2015 1955 Views 0 comment Print

SAILENT FEATURERS OF THE BUDGET SPEECH OF HON. FINANCE MINISTER SHRI SUDHIR MUNGANTIWAR ON WEDNESDAY, 18TH MARCH 2015 Part 1 Main Thrust Areas : Emphasis on dry land farming, accelerated development of infrastructure, removal of disparity, development of urban areas and generation of employment opportunities for youth. Stringent measures to enhance revenue collection and ensuring […]

Procedure for Combined new Registration under MVAT, CST and PT Act

March 9, 2015 18337 Views 0 comment Print

The dealers/persons/employers, hereinafter referred to as the applicants, desirous of seeking registrations under the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act (MVAT), Central Sales Tax Act (CST) and the Profession Tax Act (PT) need to make online applications under the relevant Act. These applications are required to be made separately. After successful uploading of the application the applicant is required to visit the registering authority for the purpose of certain verification and submission.

Recent Amendments In Maharashtra VAT, PT & Luxury Tax

August 12, 2014 91766 Views 0 comment Print

PART 1: AMENDMENTS IN PROFESSION TAX New Rate schedule w.e.f. 01/07/2014 for employers paying salary Monthly Salary Rate Rs. 0 – 7,500 NIL Rs. 7,501-10,000 Rs.175 p.m. Above 10,000 Rs.200 p.m. (Rs.300 for Feb) Section 27(A)(e) substituted: Any person with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (mental retardation) specified in the rules, which is certified by a […]

Key Highlights of Maharashtra State Additional Budget on Tax and Other Proposals

June 6, 2014 25574 Views 0 comment Print

Minimum salary limit for Profession Tax increased from Rs. 5000 to Rs. 7500. Turnover limit for registration under VAT increased from Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 10 lakhs. Tax Rate on Cotton reduced from 5 percent to 2 percent. Sugarcane Purchase Tax exempted for 20 13-14. Turnover limit for filing audit report increased from Rs.60 lakhs to Rs.1 crore.

Profession Tax Notice to Companies Registered in Maharashtra

December 14, 2013 30481 Views 9 comments Print

As per the provisions of Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, callings and Employments Act 1975 (PT Act) an employer even having a single employee whose gross salary is above Rs.5000/- for any month of the year is liable to obtain Profession Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC) and pay the Profession Tax(PT).

Search Post by Date
April 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930