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Professional tax in Tamil Nadu (Greater Chennai).
In the Greater Chennai Corporation area, professional tax is charged half-yearly on salary, not monthly: nil up to ₹21,000 for the half-year, rising to ₹1,250 above ₹75,000. Other Tamil Nadu municipal areas levy the same tax under the same state law but set their own rate, and Comriq has not independently verified those.
Last verified 25 October 2026. research/india/tamil-nadu.md (Greater Chennai Corporation).
| Half-yearly salary | Tax |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹21,000 | Nil |
| ₹21,001 – ₹30,000 | ₹180 |
| ₹30,001 – ₹45,000 | ₹425 |
| ₹45,001 – ₹60,000 | ₹930 |
| ₹60,001 – ₹75,000 | ₹1,025 |
| Above ₹75,000 | ₹1,250 |
Worth knowing
- Verified for the Greater Chennai Corporation area only. Coimbatore, Madurai and other Tamil Nadu municipal areas levy professional tax under the same state Act and Rules, but their own rate schedules have not been independently checked.
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