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Professional Tax

Notification regarding extension of Professional Tax Return Filing Deadline for FY 2025-26

West Bengal published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: west-bengal-notification-regarding-extension-of-professional-tax-return-filing-deadline-for-fy-2025-26) on 2026-05-29, filed under Professional Tax. The purpose of this notification is to provide an extension of the Professional Tax return filing deadline to facilitate compliance and reduce the burden on taxpayers in West Bengal.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID west-bengal-notification-regarding-extension-of-professional-tax-return-filing-deadline-for-fy-2025-26
Category Professional Tax
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-06-30

Action Required

Employers and taxpayers in West Bengal must file their Professional Tax returns for FY 2025-26 by the extended deadline to avoid penalties and ensure compliance. They should review the notification for the specific extended deadline and ensure timely submission of their tax returns.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorPayroll ManagerCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty as per the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979, for late filing or non-compliance

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and taxpayers in West Bengal must file their Professional Tax returns for FY 2025-26 by the extended deadline to avoid penalties and ensure compliance. They should review the notification for the specific extended deadline and ensure timely submission of their tax returns.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyPenalty as per the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979, for late filing or non-compliance

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to provide an extension of the Professional Tax return filing deadline to facilitate compliance and reduce the burden on taxpayers in West Bengal.

Summary

The West Bengal government has issued a notification extending the deadline for filing Professional Tax returns for the financial year 2025-26, providing relief to taxpayers in the state. This extension is expected to help individuals and businesses in West Bengal comply with their tax obligations without incurring penalties for late filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (west-bengal-notification-regarding-extension-of-professional-tax-return-filing-deadline-for-fy-2025-26)?
West Bengal issued this notification, published on 2026-05-29.
What is Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-extension-of-professional-tax-return-filing-deadline-for-fy-2025-26 about?
The purpose of this notification is to provide an extension of the Professional Tax return filing deadline to facilitate compliance and reduce the burden on taxpayers in West Bengal.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-extension-of-professional-tax-return-filing-deadline-for-fy-2025-26?
Employers and taxpayers in West Bengal must file their Professional Tax returns for FY 2025-26 by the extended deadline to avoid penalties and ensure compliance. They should review the notification for the specific extended deadline and ensure timely submission of their tax returns. The compliance deadline is 2026-06-30.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-extension-of-professional-tax-return-filing-deadline-for-fy-2025-26?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Payroll Manager, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-extension-of-professional-tax-return-filing-deadline-for-fy-2025-26?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty as per the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979, for late filing or non-compliance.