Professional Tax ( PT) Registrations

Professional tax (PT) is a tax levied by the Karnataka state government on individuals earning income from professions, trades, or callings. Here's a breakdown of key points to know about professional tax in Karnataka:

Salaried and Self-Employed: Both salaried individuals and those working in professions like doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, etc., are liable to pay professional tax if they meet the income threshold.
Income Threshold: There's an exemption for those earning a monthly gross salary below ₹15,000.
Employer vs. Individual Responsibility: For salaried individuals, employers typically deduct and deposit professional tax to the government. Self-employed individuals need to register and pay PT themselves.

If you're self-employed and meet the income threshold, you need to register for professional tax. Here's how:
Visit the Karnataka PT department website: https://pt.kar.nic.in/
Look for the online registration section (subject to change, refer to the website for latest instructions).
Complete the online registration process.

Professional tax registration for self-employed individuals typically involves minimal documents:

Aadhaar Card: Aadhaar is often used for verification purposes.
PAN Card: May be required for tax record linkage.
Proof of Residence (optional): In some cases, residence proof might be requested.