Question
I have offices in Chennai and Ahmedabad. How is professional tax charged in Tamil Nadu versus Gujarat?
Answer
Tamil Nadu charges professional tax half-yearly, while Gujarat charges it monthly. In Tamil Nadu (for example Greater Chennai Corporation), income up to Rs 21,000 per half-year is exempt, with tax rising by slab above that and capped at Rs 1,250 per half-year; the two halves are due by 30 September and 31 March. In Gujarat, salary up to Rs 12,000 a month is exempt and earnings above that attract Rs 200 per month (Rs 2,400 a year). See the Tamil Nadu or Gujarat professional tax page.
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