Tamil Nadu (Chennai) — Professional Tax 2026
Navigate the complete Professional Tax (PT) rates in Tamil Nadu (Chennai) for 2026. In Tamil Nadu (Chennai), Professional Tax is levied across 6 specific salary slabs. Understand your exact compliance obligations: employee salary deductions (PTRC) are remitted half yearly, while the mandatory employer corporate registration (PTEC) is remitted half yearly (₹1,250). Avoid penalties and maintain statutory payroll compliance.
Official Portal ↗Employee Remittance (PTRC)
FrequencyHalf Yearly
Payment Due30th Sept & 31st Mar
Return DueNot Required
Employer Remittance (PTEC)
FrequencyHalf Yearly (₹1,250)
Payment Due30th Sept & 31st Mar
Return DueNot Required
Salary slabs
| Monthly Salary Slab (₹) | PT Rate (₹) |
|---|---|
| Upto 12,000 | Nil |
| 12,001 to 30,000 | 135 |
| 30,001 to 45,000 | 315 |
| 45,001 to 60,000 | 690 |
| 60,001 to 75,000 | 1,025 |
| Above 75,001 | 1,250 |