Professional tax to be imposed in Bihar government

Bihar government to impose professional tax on state & central governments officers and employees, Railways, boards and corporation on the pattern of Maharashtra, West Bengal and other states, official sources said today.

Those earning between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 5 lakh would pay an annual professional tax of Rs 1000 while those earning between 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh will have to pay Rs 2000. Employees getting above Rs 10 lakh per annum will pay Rs 2500, the sources said.