How to Find Your Professional Tax Number (PTN)

If you're a salaried employee, your company's HR or payroll department usually maintains records related to professional tax and can provide your PTN. However, you can also find it yourself through various state-specific methods.

✅ General Methods to Find PT Number

Most states offer online portals where you can search for your PTN using the following details:

• PAN (Permanent Account Number)
• Employer’s TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number)
• Name and Registered Address

Alternatively, you can visit the local Professional Tax Office or your State Commercial Tax Department in person with valid identification (PAN, Aadhaar, or company registration documents) to retrieve your PTN.

In case you've misplaced your PTN, you can reapply by submitting the Professional Tax Enrollment Form (Form 1 or the respective state-specific version).

✅ State-Specific Examples

🔹 Maharashtra:

• Visit the Maharashtra GST Portal.
• Register on the portal to create a new profile.
• For PTEC (Professional Tax Enrollment Certificate), document upload isn't required. For PTRC (Professional Tax Registration Certificate), refer to Trade Circular 20T of 2017 dated 16/06/2017.
• After successful registration, you'll receive a digitally signed PTEC via email.
• Use your PAN to check the TIN in the RC download section.

🔹 West Bengal:

• Go to the WB Professional Tax Portal.
• Enter your Enrollment No., Registration No., or PAN.
• If you don’t remember your PT details, select the checkbox indicating that you currently have your VAT/CST number.
• Enter your VAT number and submit to retrieve your PT number.

🔹 Karnataka:

• Visit the e-Prerana Portal.
• Click on the “New RC Request” option.
• Choose the request type.
• Enter your PAN number, PT office, and name as per PAN.
• You’ll be able to view your professional tax details there.

✅ What is Professional Tax?

Professional tax is a state-level tax levied on individuals earning income through employment, business, or profession. It applies to salaried employees, freelancers, business owners, and professionals who exceed a certain income threshold. Since it’s administered by state governments, the rules and procedures vary across states.