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Professional Tax Calculator — Meghalaya

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State: Meghalayachange state
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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Statute is ANNUAL-income-slab based (11 bands), not monthly — figures above are derived/approximate. // VERIFY

Professional tax in Meghalaya

Meghalaya levies professional tax in 12 salary slabs, from ₹0 up to ₹208/month at the top slab. Under Article 276 of the Constitution, no state can charge more than ₹2,500/year, so Meghalaya's top slab is structured to land at or near this cap over 12 months.

Monthly salary up toPT per month
Up to ₹4,167₹0
Up to ₹6,250₹17
Up to ₹8,333₹25
Up to ₹12,500₹42
Up to ₹16,667₹63
Up to ₹20,833₹83
Up to ₹25,000₹104
Up to ₹29,167₹125
Up to ₹33,333₹150
Up to ₹37,500₹175
Up to ₹41,667₹200
Above ₹41,667₹208

Worked example

Say you earn ₹40,000/month in Meghalaya. 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 Meghalaya?

Meghalaya's professional tax is charged in slabs based on monthly salary, ranging from ₹0 up to ₹208/month at the top slab. Statute is ANNUAL-income-slab based (11 bands), not monthly — figures above are derived/approximate.

Is professional tax in Meghalaya 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. Meghalaya'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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