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Professional Tax in West Bengal

West Bengal levies professional tax under the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979. Here's the full slab table, due dates, registration process, and exemptions.

Updated: 16 August 2026

West Bengal Professional Tax Slab Rates

Income Range (monthly)Tax Amount
Up to ₹10,000/monthNil
₹10,001 – ₹15,000/month₹110/month
₹15,001 – ₹25,000/month₹130/month
₹25,001 – ₹40,000/month₹150/month
Above ₹40,000/month₹200/month

* Annual maximum: ₹2,500. Rates are set by the West Bengal government and revised periodically. Always verify against the official state notification before filing.

Applicability, Due Dates & Registration

Governing Act

West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979

Due Date

21st of the following month, via the West Bengal Profession Tax portal (GRIPS payment gateway)

Registration

Employers register for a Certificate of Enrolment (self) and Certificate of Registration (as deductor) on wbprofessiontax.gov.in.

West Bengal Profession Tax portal

Exemptions

  • Individuals earning up to ₹10,000/month

West Bengal also runs a separate slab structure for self-employed professionals (based on annual income, up to 9 bands) and for businesses (based on turnover). The table above applies to salaried employees only.

Frequently Asked Questions: West Bengal Professional Tax

₹200/month for salaries above ₹40,000, capping the annual liability at ₹2,400 for salaried employees.
Payments are made online through the GRIPS gateway linked from the West Bengal Profession Tax portal (wbprofessiontax.gov.in).
Yes, self-employed professionals follow a separate annual-income-based slab structure with up to 9 bands, distinct from the salaried-employee table.

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