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Professional Tax Calculator — Karnataka

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Professional tax (per month)
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Professional tax (per year, FY 2026-27)
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No state can charge more than ₹2,500/year in professional tax (Article 276).

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Karnataka Tax on Professions (Amendment) Act, 2025 raised exemption ₹15,000→₹25,000 and cap ₹2,400→₹2,500/yr; a Feb top-up to ₹300 is likely needed to hit ₹2,500 exactly, same as Maharashtra // VERIFY

Professional tax in Karnataka

Karnataka levies professional tax in 2 salary slabs, from ₹0 up to ₹200/month at the top slab. Under Article 276 of the Constitution, no state can charge more than ₹2,500/year, so Karnataka's top slab is structured to land at or near this cap over 12 months.

Monthly salary up toPT per month
Up to ₹25,000₹0
Above ₹25,000₹200

Worked example

Say you earn ₹40,000/month in Karnataka. That works out to ₹200/month in professional tax, or about ₹2,400/year — enter your own salary above to see your exact figure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the professional tax slab in Karnataka?

Karnataka's professional tax is charged in slabs based on monthly salary, ranging from ₹0 up to ₹200/month at the top slab. Karnataka Tax on Professions (Amendment) Act, 2025 raised exemption ₹15,000→₹25,000 and cap ₹2,400→₹2,500/yr; a Feb top-up to ₹300 is likely needed to hit ₹2,500 exactly, same as Maharashtra

Is professional tax in Karnataka capped?

Yes — Article 276 of the Constitution caps professional tax at ₹2,500 per person per year, regardless of how high a state's own slabs go. Karnataka's top slab is structured to land at or near this cap.

Is professional tax the same as income tax?

No. Professional tax is a small state-level levy on employment, capped at ₹2,500/year, separate from — and far smaller than — the central income tax computed on your total taxable income.

This tool is for estimation only and is not tax, legal, or investment advice. Consult a qualified CA for your specific situation.

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