Profession tax – This tax is levied by the State government or Government of Union territory in India on all the individuals who are earning by either employment, trade or practising a profession. In India Majority of states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, etc, impose professional tax but states like Haryana and Delhi (UT) do not. Being a subject of the state government, professional tax rates are different across the country. You might need to check your state’s professional tax slab to clear your doubts.
Income Tax – This tax is a direct tax levied by the Government of India on the income of its citizens. This tax applies to salary, income from property, houses, profits from business, and income from other sources. To know the income tax amount to be paid to the government, each individual needs to check the tax slab he falls into.