Overview
Professional Tax (PT) is a tax levied by the state government on individuals earning a certain amount of income from their profession or employment. In Jharkhand, the professional tax is levied under the Jharkhand Professional Tax Act 2011.
Professional Tax Slabs in Jharkhand
The following are the professional tax slabs in Jharkhand for the financial year 2024-25:
| Monthly Income | Professional Tax |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹15,000 | Nil |
| ₹15,001 to ₹20,000 | ₹200 |
| ₹20,001 to ₹25,000 | ₹400 |
| ₹25,001 to ₹30,000 | ₹600 |
| ₹30,001 and above | ₹800 |
Professional Tax Applicability in Jharkhand
The following individuals are liable to pay professional tax in Jharkhand:
- Salaried employees
- Self-employed professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, engineers, accountants, etc.
- Directors of companies
- Partners of firms
- Members of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
Jharkhand Professional Tax Online Payment
Jharkhand professional tax can be paid online through the official website of the Commercial Tax Department, Jharkhand. To pay professional tax online, taxpayers must create an account and log in to the website. Once logged in, taxpayers can select the 'JPT Payment' option to make their payment.
Who Gets Exemption from Professional Tax in Jharkhand
The following individuals are exempt from paying professional tax in Jharkhand:
- Individuals whose monthly income is less than ₹15,000
- Individuals who are 60 years of age or older
- Individuals who are disabled
- Unemployed individuals
- Individuals who are students
The Due Date for Filing Professional Tax in Jharkhand
The due date for filing professional tax in Jharkhand depends on the registration date of the taxpayer. Suppose the taxpayer is registered on or before 31 May of a year. In that case, the due date for filing professional tax for each quarter is 30 June. If the taxpayer is registered after 31 May, the due date for filing professional tax is within one month of registration. In other cases, the due date for filing professional tax is within 15 days of the end of a quarter.
Why Vakilsearch?
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- Professional tax registration assistance
- Compliance support
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- Representation in case of disputes
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FAQs on Professional Tax in Jharkhand
For Companies and Firms:
Online:
To pay professional tax online, you can visit the Jharkhand Commercial Taxes Department website and click on the 'Online Payment' link. You will need to create an account and provide your PAN number to login. Once you have logged in, you can select the ‘Professional Tax’ option and make the payment using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Offline:
To pay professional tax offline, you can visit the nearest Commercial Taxes Office and submit a challan form. The challan form can be downloaded from the Jharkhand Commercial Taxes Department website. You will need to fill in the challan form with the required details and make the payment at the cash counter.
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