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Renuka Santosh Ingale

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22 July 2013 please tell me the combine entry about professional tax advance and basic salary.

CMA Ramesh Krishnan

CMA Ramesh Krishnan (Expert)
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22 July 2013 What is professional tax advance?.. you need salary entry?

Asha Kanta Sharma

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19 July 2024 To record the combined entry for professional tax advance and basic salary in accounting, you would typically follow these steps. Let's assume an example scenario where an employee receives a salary advance along with their basic salary:

### Example Scenario:

**Basic Information:**
- Employee: John Doe
- Basic Salary for the month: Rs. 50,000
- Professional Tax Advance: Rs. 2,000

### Combined Entry:

1. **Recording the Payment:**
- When paying John Doe his salary, including the professional tax advance, the entry would be:
```
Salary Expense Account Dr. 50,000
Professional Tax Advance Account Dr. 2,000
Bank Account/Cash Account Cr. 52,000
```

### Explanation:

- **Salary Expense Account**: This account is debited with the total amount of the basic salary paid to the employee (Rs. 50,000).

- **Professional Tax Advance Account**: This account is also debited with the amount of the professional tax advance paid to the employee (Rs. 2,000). This advance is typically recoverable from the employee in future periods.

- **Bank Account/Cash Account**: This account is credited with the total amount paid to the employee (Rs. 52,000), which includes both the basic salary and the professional tax advance.

### Notes:

- **Recovery of Professional Tax Advance**: If the professional tax advance is recoverable from the employee in subsequent months, it would be adjusted accordingly when the recovery is made.

- **Accounting for Professional Tax Deduction**: The professional tax deducted from the employee’s salary at source (TDS) would typically be a separate entry reflecting the amount deducted and remitted to the tax authorities.

This combined entry captures both the payment of basic salary and the advance of professional tax in a straightforward manner. Adjustments for recoveries or deductions would be made in subsequent accounting periods based on the company’s policies and local tax regulations. Always consult with an accountant or tax advisor for specific guidance tailored to your jurisdiction and business practices.

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