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What amount is to be taxed on tax on employment in form 16?

Ashim kr Ray (social service) (1712 Points)

25 August 2016

Sir, Please tell me what amount is to be tax on TAX ON EMPLOYMENT IN form 16.

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ACA Anurag (Enjoy the little things) (14706 Points)
Replied 25 August 2016

As per article 276(2) of the constitution ,State Govt , municipality or other authority which is authorised under article 276(2) can impose professional tax on employment from a person maximum up to 2500/year

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ACA Anurag (Enjoy the little things) (14706 Points)
Replied 25 August 2016

tax on employment is known as professional tax.

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Ashim kr Ray (social service) (1712 Points)
Replied 26 August 2016

But i have found some where it was deducted as an amount RS 1946 and some where it is Rs 2648 why is this difference for.

ACA Anurag (Enjoy the little things) (14706 Points)
Replied 26 August 2016

Dear Ashim,

in every city we have different scenario for deduction of professional tax which is based on basis salary.

so if u want to know specific amount then give the fact of salary and city

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Ashim kr Ray (social service) (1712 Points)
Replied 26 August 2016

My state is Assam and basic salary U/s17(1) is 1715450.

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ACA Anurag (Enjoy the little things) (14706 Points)
Replied 26 August 2016

Dear Ashim,

In Assam professional tax rate is 208 per month (on monthly salary 25000 and above)

Hope your query is resolved

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