Professional tax already paid in advance to previous state of employment

[abhishek kumar]

Hello All,

I believe that we are liable to pay ‘Professional tax’ ( of INR 200 per month in Karnataka state ) if I am employed.

In my scenario , I have already paid 6 months of ‘Professional tax’ in advance (For period Oct 2014 to march 2015 to Tamilnadu govt ) to my previous employer . ( I have proof to support my claim )
Now my state of employment has changed from Tamilnadu to Karnataka.

According to section point (4) of 198-B. Levy of profession tax of below link

http://www.tnrd.gov.in/pract/chapter_IXA.htm

(4) Where a company or person proves that it or he has paid the sum due on account of the tax levied under this Chapter or any tax of the nature of a profession tax imposed under the Cantonments Act, 1924 (Central Act II of 1924) for the same half year to any Local Authority or Cantonment Authority in the State of Tamil Nadu, such company or person shall not be liable, by reason merely of change of place of business, exercise of profession, trade, calling or employment, or residence, to pay the tax to any other local authority or Cantonment Authority.

I am not liable to pay tax to Karnataka govt again for the above mentioned duration. Please give your point of view.

Thanx ,
Abhishek

AI Summary

Query on Double Payment of Professional Tax After Employment Move from Tamil Nadu to Karnataka, Citing Local Provision An individual inquired about the liability of paying professional tax in Karnataka after having already paid it in advance for six months to Tamil Nadu while employed there. They referenced a provision indicating that if professional tax has been paid to a local authority in Tamil Nadu, it should not be payable again due to a change in employment location. The individual sought confirmation on whether they are exempt from paying the tax again in Karnataka for the same period. A respondent briefly acknowledged the query, suggesting the issue might have been clarified.