What is Professional Tax in Karnataka?

Professional Tax is a state-level tax deducted from employee salaries. In Karnataka, it's ₹200/month for employees earning above ₹15,000/month. Employers must register, deduct, deposit monthly, and file an annual return.

What is the penalty for late PT deposit?

Late deposit attracts interest at 1.25% per month on the unpaid amount.

Do self-employed professionals need to pay PT?

Yes. Self-employed professionals with gross income above ₹15,000/month must register under PTEC and pay PT annually.

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Professional Tax

Professional Tax Filing — Monthly & Annual PT Returns

Karnataka PT compliance for employers and professionals. Monthly deposits + annual PT-5 return. Penalty: 1.25%/month for late deposit.

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24–48 hour turnaround

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Returns Filed

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Penalties

24hrs

Turnaround

Years Exp.

Response within 2 hours · Mon–Sat 9 AM – 7 PM IST

What's Covered

Monthly PT

PT-7 challan deposit for employees earning above ₹15,000/month. ₹200/month per employee in Karnataka.

Annual PT-5 Return

Annual return of tax deducted and deposited. Due by April 30 of following year. Reconciliation of monthly deposits.

Timeline

20th of month

Monthly PT challan due by 20th. Annual PT-5 return by April 30.

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Documents Required

PTRC/PTEC registration certificate
Employee salary register
Previous month's PT challan receipts

Why Trust Me

Karnataka PT specialist
Monthly reminders sent
Annual return filed on time
PTRC/PTEC registration also handled

How It Works

Share salary register

Send employee salary details via WhatsApp.

PT calculated

I calculate PT liability per employee (₹200/month for salary > ₹15,000).

Challan deposited

PT-7 challan deposited by 20th of following month.

Annual return

PT-5 annual return filed by April 30.

Pricing

Monthly PT challan + deposit

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Annual PT-5 return filing

₹199 + Govt feesGet Started

New PT registration (PTRC/PTEC)

₹499Get Started

Monthly PT pricing depends on number of employees. Message me for a quote.

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