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Synopsis:<\/strong> Professional tax might appear to be a small deduction, but its design is different in each state. Simple flat rates, complex slab systems, and each state has its own laws. This article deconstructs a few states.  <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Professional Tax (P-Tax) is a tax imposed on all incomes of salaried individuals, professionals, and business owners, levied by the State Governments. Every state differs; each state has its own structure, slabs, and rules. Its variation over states makes professional tax unique. While a few states follow flat rates, others adopt detailed slab rates. However, one rule stays constant throughout the country; according to the Constitution of India, the maximum amount of professional tax that may be imposed is limited to \u20b92500 per year. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the professional tax structure across some of the major states in India.\u00a0<\/p>

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Andhra Pradesh<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Andhra Pradesh Professional tax is regulated by the Andhra Pradesh Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act,1987. It is also easy to follow and adhere to, and has a simple three-slab structure, founded on monthly income. Individuals who earn below \u20b915,000 are exempt, and the majority of those earning salaries in their respective jobs are in the 200 per month bracket, which makes it one of the simpler tax systems in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monthly Salary (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td>Professional Tax (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Up to 15,000<\/td>Nil<\/td><\/tr>
15,001 \u2013 20,000<\/td>150<\/td><\/tr>
Above 20,000<\/td>200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Maharashtra<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act of 1975 controls professional tax in Maharashtra. The structure of the state is divided with male and female employees having different slabs. Maharashtra raises the deduction in the month of February (300) and not 200 to allow the annual professional tax to grow to the maximum limit of \u20b92500.<\/p>