Professional Tax Calculator (India)
This professional tax calculator estimates the monthly and annual professional tax deducted from your salary — a state-level tax under Article 276 of the Constitution, separate from income tax, that most salaried employees see as a line item on their payslip. Since professional tax rates and slabs are set independently by each state, this calculator covers the six most commonly searched states — Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — so you can see your actual deduction rather than a generic estimate.
Professional tax is a state-level tax — each state sets its own slabs and rates.
Your gross monthly salary, before deductions — used to find the applicable slab under your selected state's rules.
Frequently asked questions
Why does professional tax vary by state if it sounds like a central government tax?+
Despite the name, professional tax is levied under Article 276 of the Constitution, which specifically empowers state governments — not the central government — to tax professions, trades, callings and employments, subject to an overall annual cap of ₹2,500 per person. That's why each state sets its own slabs, rates and even exemptions, unlike income tax, which is a central levy with one uniform national structure.
Is professional tax the same as income tax?+
No — they're entirely separate. Professional tax is a small, state-level deduction on your salary (capped at ₹2,500/year), while income tax is a much larger central government tax on your total annual income. Professional tax paid is actually deductible from your taxable income under the old income tax regime.
What if my state isn't in this list?+
This calculator covers six major states as a simplified model. If you're employed in a different state — or a union territory — check that state's specific professional tax notification, since slabs, rates and even whether professional tax applies at all vary significantly across India.
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