Professional Tax in Tamil Nadu
Professional tax slabs, due dates and employer obligations in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu levies professional tax on salaries and wages. The slabs below show how much is deducted based on monthly gross earnings.
PT slabs in Tamil Nadu
| Monthly gross salary | PT deduction |
|---|---|
| ₹0 – ₹3,500 | ₹0 |
| ₹3,501 – ₹5,000 | ₹135 |
| ₹5,001 – ₹7,500 | ₹315 |
| ₹7,501 – ₹10,000 | ₹690 |
| ₹10,001 – ₹12,500 | ₹1,025 |
| Above ₹12,501 | ₹1,250 |
Due dates
Deducted in September for April–September and in March for October–March.
Registration
Employers must obtain a professional tax registration for Tamil Nadu and file monthly or periodic returns as applicable.
Penalties
Late registration, deduction or payment can attract interest and penalties under the state PT Act.
Employer responsibility
Employers must deduct PT from the employee’s salary each month, deposit it with the state treasury and file periodic returns.
Use the calculator
Try the professional tax calculator to see the exact deduction for a specific salary.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Tamil Nadu charge professional tax?
- Yes. Tamil Nadu has the following professional tax slabs.
- How often is professional tax deducted in Tamil Nadu?
- It is deducted half_yearly from salary.