Professional Tax in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh levies professional tax under the Madhya Pradesh Vritti Kar Adhiniyam, 1995. Here's the full slab table, due dates, registration process, and exemptions.
Updated: 22 August 2026Madhya Pradesh Professional Tax Slab Rates
| Income Range (monthly) | Tax Amount |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹2,25,000/year | Nil |
| ₹2,25,001 – ₹3,00,000/year | ₹125/month |
| ₹3,00,001 – ₹4,00,000/year | ₹166/month (₹174 in the final month) |
| Above ₹4,00,000/year | ₹208/month (₹212 in the final month) |
* Annual maximum: ₹2,500. Rates are set by the Madhya Pradesh government and revised periodically. Always verify against the official state notification before filing.
Applicability, Due Dates & Registration
Governing Act
Madhya Pradesh Vritti Kar Adhiniyam, 1995
Due Date
10th of the following month
Registration
Employers register with the Madhya Pradesh Commercial Tax Department under the Vritti Kar Adhiniyam.
Exemptions
- Individuals with annual income up to ₹2,25,000
Madhya Pradesh is the awkward case: the slab is chosen on annual income but the tax is deducted monthly, and the final month carries a few rupees extra so the year lands on a round total. It is the same top-up logic Karnataka and Maharashtra use in February, applied to two different bands.
Frequently Asked Questions: Madhya Pradesh Professional Tax
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