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Professional Tax in Telangana 2025-26

Telangana professional tax slabs, the Rs.15,000 exemption, the 10th-of-month due date, and employer compliance steps for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Telangana Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1987. Verify the current slab on the Telangana Commercial Taxes portal before payroll lock.

Telangana PT at a Glance

Rs.200

Top rate

per month

Rs.150

Mid slab

per month

Rs.15,000

Exempt up to

per month

10th

Due date

next month

Quick Read

Telangana levies professional tax under the 1987 Act. Salaries up to Rs.15,000 are exempt, Rs.15,001 to Rs.20,000 pay Rs.150 per month, and above Rs.20,000 pay Rs.200 per month. Employers deduct PT each pay run and remit by the 10th of the following month.

Telangana PT tops out at Rs.200 a month

Employees in Hyderabad, Warangal, and across Telangana pay Rs.150 or Rs.200 per month by salary band, giving an annual maximum of Rs.2,400. Salaries up to Rs.15,000 are exempt, and remittance is due by the 10th of the next month.

Slab Rates

Telangana Professional Tax Slabs 2025-26

PT is based on gross monthly salary. Slabs apply equally to men and women in Telangana.

Monthly Salary Professional Tax
Up to Rs.15,000 Nil
Rs.15,001 to Rs.20,000 Rs.150 / month
Above Rs.20,000 Rs.200 / month

PT is based on gross monthly salary. Confirm the current slab on the Telangana Commercial Taxes portal before payroll lock.

Compliance Checklist

Telangana PT Compliance, Step by Step

1

Obtain registration and enrolment

Register on the Telangana Commercial Taxes portal. Obtain the registration certificate to deduct PT from employees and the enrolment certificate for the employer's own liability.

2

Deduct PT each pay run

Apply nil up to Rs.15,000, Rs.150 for Rs.15,001 to Rs.20,000, and Rs.200 above Rs.20,000 on each employee's gross monthly salary.

3

Remit by the 10th

Remit the PT deducted by the 10th of the following month through the Telangana e-Payment system. Late payment attracts a penalty of 25% to 50% of the amount due.

4

File PT returns

File the periodic PT return reconciling PT deducted with remittances. Keep month-wise records of salary, PT deducted, and challans.

5

Maintain records

Keep registers of employees, gross salary, PT deducted, and payment challans for inspection by the Telangana Commercial Taxes Department.

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FAQ

Telangana Professional Tax FAQ

What is the professional tax rate in Telangana for 2025-26?
Telangana charges nil up to Rs.15,000, Rs.150 per month for Rs.15,001 to Rs.20,000, and Rs.200 per month above Rs.20,000. The annual maximum for salaried employees is Rs.2,400.
When is professional tax due in Telangana?
Employers with a PT registration certificate deduct PT monthly and remit it by the 10th of each month through the Telangana Commercial Taxes portal.
How are professionals like doctors and CAs taxed in Telangana?
Licensed professionals such as doctors, engineers, and chartered accountants pay nil for the first five years of practice, and Rs.2,500 per year thereafter under the Telangana PT Act.
What is the penalty for late professional tax in Telangana?
Failure to pay PT by the due date attracts a penalty ranging from 25% to 50% of the amount due, along with interest on the outstanding tax.
Is Telangana professional tax deductible from income tax?
Yes. Professional tax paid is allowed as a deduction under Section 16(iii) of the Income Tax Act 1961. The amount is deducted from gross salary before computing taxable income and appears in Form 16 Part B.
How does factoHR India handle Telangana professional tax?
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If you employ staff in Telangana, the same workforce is also covered by minimum wage rates in Telangana, working-hour and overtime rules in Telangana, Labour Welfare Fund rates in Telangana, and the public holiday calendar for Telangana. Keep every Telangana statutory obligation aligned across your payroll.