The Government of Maharashtra also levies professional charges on the income earn from various sources, like other states in India. Professionals working in government or non-government sectors, doctors, lawyers, chartered accountant, they all are responsible for paying professional tax in Maharashtra and get a certificate of Certificate of Enrolment from the concerned authority. Professional Tax in Maharashtra is handled by the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Calling and Employment Act, 1975 which came into effect on 1st April 1975. Professional tax is applicable for both individuals and companies, as per this act.
