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West Bengal revises Professional Tax slabs for salaried employees from 1 October 2026
West Bengal has notified a revised Schedule of PT rates. The salaried-employee slabs apply from 1 October 2026; income/turnover-based provisions for professionals and businesses apply from 1 April 2027.
- Date
- 18 Aug 2026
- Type
- Notification
- Issued by
- Finance Department (Revenue), Government of West Bengal
- Reference
- Notification No. 1407-F.T. dated 18.08.2026
- Effective
- 1 October 2026 (salaried employees); 1 April 2027 (professionals and businesses)
- Applies to
- Employers deducting PT for employees working in West Bengal
Key points
- Monthly salary up to ₹20,000 is exempt.
- Highest slab: ₹208 per month for salary above ₹1,00,000.
West Bengal PT — salaried employees (from 1 Oct 2026)
| Monthly salary / wages | PT per month |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹20,000 | Nil |
| ₹20,001 – ₹30,000 | ₹100 |
| ₹30,001 – ₹50,000 | ₹140 |
| ₹50,001 – ₹1,00,000 | ₹170 |
| Above ₹1,00,000 | ₹208 |
What employers should do
- Update PT slab tables in payroll from October 2026 salary.
- Communicate the change to West Bengal employees.
Sources
General information, not legal advice. Statutory Solution is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government body.
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