West Bengal imposes a Professional Tax (PT) on individuals based on their monthly salary or professional income. This tax is applicable to salaried employees, freelancers, consultants, and business owners operating within the state. The tax is progressive, meaning it increases with income to ensure fairness. As of 2025, the government has updated the PTAX slabs to better reflect the current income distribution and economic conditions.
✅ Current Salary-Based Slabs:
Professional Tax in West Bengal is governed by the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act. Employers are responsible for deducting PT from employee salaries and remitting it to the state treasury. Self-employed professionals must register and pay directly. The amount is calculated based on the salary range defined in the slabs above.
Example: If you earn ₹18,000 per month, your professional tax for that month will be ₹130. The employer will deduct this from your salary automatically.
Any person earning income via salary, profession, or trade in West Bengal must pay PTAX based on the latest slab rates.
Yes. Freelancers, consultants, and other self-employed individuals are required to pay PTAX based on their monthly income.
Employers deduct it monthly. Self-employed individuals must pay quarterly or annually as prescribed by the tax department.
Yes! Use our online PTAX calculator to get real-time results using the 2025 updated slab.