Professional Tax

Professional Tax in Tamil Nadu: A Chennai Employer's Guide

2025-09-21 · 7 min

Tamil Nadu professional tax is administered by municipalities and follows a half-yearly cycle. Chennai employers must remit through the Greater Chennai Corporation portal.

Slabs

Six slabs from ₹0 to ₹1,250 per half-year based on average half-yearly income.

Due dates

Remit by 30 September and 31 March each year.

Penalty

Up to 2% per month on default plus a one-time penalty up to ₹5,000.

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