How to view/edit the professional tax (PT) settings of a pay group?

Professional Tax (PT) is a state-level tax deducted from an employee’s salary. The rate varies by state, with a maximum of ₹2,500 per year. In Keka, PT is calculated based on the employee's location and your organization’s registered PT filing details.

To view or update PT details for a pay group:

1. Go to Payroll → Settings.

2. Click on the Pay Groups tab.

3. Select the relevant Pay Group and click the Configure icon.

   

4. Navigate to the Filing Details tab → Click Professional Tax.

5. Under PT Registered States, you’ll see all states currently set up for PT.

To edit details for a specific state:

6. Click Edit next to the state.

   

7. In the Edit Details window, update:

   • Location Name

   • Establishment ID

   • Registration Date

   • Signatory

8. You can also link other states that follow the same PT rules to avoid duplicate entries.

9. Click Update to save changes.