Question
I am salaried in Bengaluru. After the recent change, at what salary does professional tax start in Karnataka?
Answer
In Karnataka, professional tax applies only if you earn Rs 25,000 or more per month. Under the Karnataka Professional Tax Amendment Act 2025 (effective 1 April 2025), the exemption limit was raised from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 a month. At Rs 25,000 or above, the deduction is Rs 200 per month, with Rs 300 in February, totalling the Rs 2,500 maximum. Anyone earning below Rs 25,000 pays nothing, and senior citizens above 65 and persons with disability are exempt. See slabs and exemptions on the Karnataka professional tax page.
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