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Professional Tax Calculator — Punjab

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State: Punjab — change 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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Flat ₹200/month under the Punjab State Development Tax Act, 2018 (not technically "professional tax" but functions identically on payroll). Applies above the income-tax basic exemption limit; seniors exempt. Not independently verified against the official PSDT portal — cross-checked via 3 secondary sources. // VERIFY

Professional tax in Punjab

Punjab levies professional tax in 1 salary slab, 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 Punjab's top slab is structured to land at or near this cap over 12 months.

Monthly salary up toPT per month
Above ₹0₹200

Worked example

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

Punjab's professional tax is charged in slabs based on monthly salary. Flat ₹200/month under the Punjab State Development Tax Act, 2018 (not technically "professional tax" but functions identically on payroll). Applies above the income-tax basic exemption limit; seniors exempt. Not independently verified against the official PSDT portal — cross-checked via 3 secondary sources.

Is professional tax in Punjab 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. Punjab'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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