Where to file professional tax in ITR?

The state imposes the professional tax on income received from a business, profession, or job. The Professional Tax was first imposed in India in 1949 under Clause (2) of Article 276 of the Indian Constitution. The States have the authority to impose it. I am here to guide you on where to file professional tax in ITR 1.

How to show professional tax in ITR 1?

No, the ITR 1 does not include a choice to display a professional tax deduction. I got to know about this fact from my lawyer friend. The value to be disclosed in "Income from Salary" is gross salary, without exclusions and professional tax as specified in Part B of Form 16. Now you know where to enter professional tax in ITR 1.

How you can pay professional taxes online?

The Goods and Service Tax regulates the professional tax's implementation. The steps that taxpayers can take to pay this tax online are as follows:

• Select the "e-Payments" tab on the state GST portal.

• Choose the Statutory Order status that applies to you. 

• Then you must enter PAN/TAN number and captcha image.

• Then, you need to pick the appropriate choice from the following:

• For an employer or business, a Professional Tax Registration Certificate (PTRC) is required.

• Professional Tax Enrolment Certificate (PTEC): Provided to people, partnerships, and self-employed people.

For instance, Mr Sanket must enter his professional tax registration number if he is a certified employer. He must also give the name of the business or organisation and the exact location n which he is completing the transaction in addition to the number.

• Choose the bank account for which the Professional tax is first payable or due. Then, choose the area and the sum in accordance with the tax slab values. 

• Input the cell phone number and select the option ‘Proceed to Payment’.

• Select a payment method: credit card, debit card or net banking.

• Save the acknowledgement receipt finally.

Professional tax comes under which section in ITR?

According to Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act of 1961, professional tax is deductible. In accordance with this clause, an employee's professional tax payment may be deducted from their gross salary when completing their income tax reports.

Now you know where to file professional tax in ITR.