What is Professional Tax? Professional tax is a direct tax that is deducted from the gross salary of the employee by the employer. This tax is levied by the state government. Profession Tax shall also be paid by every person exercising any Profession or calling or is engaged in any trade or holds any appointment, public or private as specified in the Schedule to the Act
Who is Eligible for professional tax? A person who is engaged in any Profession, trade, callings or employment in the State of Karnataka can pay the tax directly to the government. For employees, their employer is responsible for deduction and payment of professional tax to their respective State Government as per the rate slab, and also for registering and obtaining professional tax registration certificates.
Who is Responsible to Collect and Pay Professional Tax? A person who is engaged in any Profession, trade, callings or employment in the State of Karnataka can pay the tax directly to the government. For employees, their employer is responsible for deduction and payment of professional tax to respective State Government as per the rate slab, and also for registering and obtaining professional tax registration certificates.
What is the difference between the self-employed person and GSTIN Tax payers? The self-employed person is who is engaged in any Profession, trade, callings or employment in the State of Karnataka (Refer the schedule for more details) and are not registered under GST. On the other hand, GST registered taxpayers, as the name indicates are registered under GST and have a GSTIN number.
a. Firstly, you need to register in the website using PAN or GSTIN
b. Login to the portal
c. Update the profile
d. Make e-payment.
How to register under the Professional Tax for self-employed professionals? Select the option Registration for Professionals. You need to provide the PAN Number and NAME (as per PAN). Enter your mobile number and get OTP. On entering OTP you will get an option to set password. On setting of the valid password you get message like Registration is successful.Login to PT system using login credentials i.e, PAN and password. Once registered you can update the profile of your profession etc. Enter the tax and make the e-payment.
What is the process for PT registration for the GST registered taxpayers? Select the option Registration for GST registered taxpayers You must enter the valid registered GSTIN and mobile number, you will get OTP. Once verified with OTP you will get an option to set your password. Login using the credentials. The profile is automatically auto-populated with details of your profession, details of additional places of business and details of partners. Enter the tax and make the e-payment.
I already have Enrolment number, should I also enrol in PT. The enrolment process is mandatory for all the taxpayers and even if Enrolment number exists. This is a one-time process and for subsequent years, you may login using your PAN or GSTIN and make the payments.
How does the new system of e-Payment of PT benefit the taxpayers? The new system of PT incorporates registration using PAN or GSTIN and is a one-time process. The registration is simple and easy. Payment can be made electronically at your convenience from any place and at any time where an internet facility is available.
What should I do if I forget my password? If you have forgotten password, you may click on ‘Forgot Password’. On selection of this option, OTP will be sent to your mobile number and you can reset the password.
How is the probable PT demand calculated? PT demand is based on the profession against the Entries in the Schedule. However, you may refer the PT schedule and edit the details and make the payment.
What is the purpose of QR code in the EC Certificate? The QR Code contains the details for viewing the certificate online. The QR code can be used to verify the certificate online. Scan the QR code and tap on the URL to see your certificate.
What is digital signature? Digital signature is used to verify the authenticity of the transactions. All the transactions are digitally signed and can be verified online.
