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Professional Tax in Mizoram 2025-26

Mizoram professional tax slabs, the Rs.5,000 exemption, monthly deduction, and employer compliance steps for HR and payroll teams.

Source: Mizoram Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Taxation Act, 1995. Verify the current slab on the Mizoram Taxation Department portal before payroll lock.

Mizoram PT at a Glance

Rs.208

Top rate

per month

Rs.75

Lowest slab

per month

Rs.5,000

Exempt up to

per month

Rs.2,500

Annual max

per year

Quick Read

Mizoram levies professional tax under the 1995 Act on a six-slab scale. Salaries up to Rs.5,000 are exempt, rising from Rs.75 to a top of Rs.208 per month above Rs.15,000. Employers deduct PT each pay run, capped at Rs.2,500 a year.

Mizoram PT is a six-slab monthly deduction

Employees in Aizawl and across Mizoram pay between Rs.75 and Rs.208 per month by salary band. Salaries up to Rs.5,000 are exempt, and the annual figure never exceeds Rs.2,500 under Article 276.

Slab Rates

Mizoram Professional Tax Slabs 2025-26

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

Monthly Salary Professional Tax
Up to Rs.5,000 Nil
Rs.5,001 to Rs.8,000 Rs.75 / month
Rs.8,001 to Rs.10,000 Rs.120 / month
Rs.10,001 to Rs.12,000 Rs.150 / month
Rs.12,001 to Rs.15,000 Rs.180 / month
Above Rs.15,000 Rs.208 / month

PT is based on gross monthly salary. Confirm the current slab on the Mizoram Taxation Department portal before payroll lock.

Compliance Checklist

Mizoram PT Compliance, Step by Step

1

Obtain registration and enrolment

Register with the Mizoram Taxation Department. Obtain the registration to deduct PT from employees and the enrolment for the employer's own liability.

2

Deduct PT each pay run

Apply the correct band to each employee's gross monthly salary, from nil up to Rs.5,000 to Rs.208 above Rs.15,000.

3

File monthly or annually

Establishments with PT liability above Rs.50,000 file monthly by month-end; smaller ones file annually by 31 March. New registrants pay within one month.

4

Remit PT and keep challans

Remit the PT deducted to the state and retain payment challans as proof of remittance.

5

Maintain records

Keep registers of employees, gross salary, PT deducted, and challans for inspection by the Mizoram Taxation Department.

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FAQ

Mizoram Professional Tax FAQ

What is the professional tax rate in Mizoram for 2025-26?
Mizoram charges nil up to Rs.5,000, then Rs.75, Rs.120, Rs.150, Rs.180, and Rs.208 per month as salary rises. The top rate above Rs.15,000 totals the Rs.2,500 annual cap.
Which Act governs professional tax in Mizoram?
Professional tax in Mizoram is governed by the Mizoram Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Taxation Act 1995 and the related 1996 Rules, administered by the Mizoram Taxation Department.
When is professional tax due in Mizoram?
Employers with PT liability above Rs.50,000 file monthly returns by the last day of each month. Smaller establishments file annual returns by 31 March. New registrants pay within one month of registration.
What is the maximum professional tax in Mizoram?
The top rate is Rs.208 per month, capped at Rs.2,500 per year. No state can charge more than Rs.2,500 per year under Article 276 of the Constitution.
Is Mizoram 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 Mizoram professional tax?
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