Professional tax in Odisha (FY 2026-27)
Odisha abolished professional tax from 1 April 2026. Nothing should be deducted from your salary for 2026-27, whether you work for the government or a private company.
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How much you pay
- The Odisha State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments (Repeal) Ordinance, 2026 repealed the 2000 Act with effect from 1 April 2026.
- It was published in the Odisha Gazette on 21 April 2026, and it covers April 2026 salaries even though it came later.
- Tax for earlier years, and any assessments or penalties already raised, remain payable under its savings clause.
- Until the repeal, Odisha charged ₹125 a month on annual income from ₹1.6 lakh to ₹3 lakh, and ₹200 a month (₹300 in the last month) above that.
Worked examples
Calculated with the same engine as the calculator, on a monthly gross salary:
| Monthly salary | What is deducted | Year total |
|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | Nothing | ₹0 |
| ₹25,000 | Nothing | ₹0 |
| ₹50,000 | Nothing | ₹0 |
| ₹1,00,000 | Nothing | ₹0 |
What counts as salary
Not applicable: the levy no longer exists.
Who is exempt
- Everyone, from 1 April 2026
Where these figures come from
Odisha State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments (Repeal) Ordinance, 2026, promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution and published in the Odisha Gazette on 21 April 2026.
An Ordinance lapses unless the legislature replaces it with an Act within six weeks of reassembling. We found no report of a replacing Act yet. If your employer is still deducting professional tax in Odisha, ask why.
Does it reduce your income tax?
Only in the old regime. Professional tax is deductible from salary under section 19(1) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, and section 202(2) removes that deduction for anyone taxed under the new regime.
See what this means for your take-home pay in Odisha