Login to the State’s PT Portal

• Visit the official Professional Tax or Commercial Tax Department portal of your respective state.
  
• Log in using your valid credentials such as:
  
  • PTRC number (for employers) or
    
  • PTEC number (for self-employed individuals).
    
• Enter your username, password, and captcha code to access your dashboard.
  
• Ensure you are using the correct registration type to avoid errors in return status display.
  

Navigate to the Return Filing Section

• Once logged in, go to the menu labeled “Returns,” “View Filed Returns,” “Return Status,” or “Track Return Filing.”
  
• Select the relevant option for Professional Tax Return (not VAT, GST, or other taxes).
  
• Choose the correct financial year, return period (monthly/quarterly/annual), and return type (PTRC/PTEC).
  
• If available, enter your acknowledgment number or challan ID for quicker search.
  

Check Filing and Payment Status

• The portal will display the status of the return as:
  
  • Filed – Successfully submitted and acknowledged.
    
  • Pending – Saved but not submitted.
    
  • Not Filed – No return uploaded for that period.
    
  • Failed/Rejected – Due to validation or payment mismatch.
    
• It may also show linked payment challan details, acknowledgment number, and return date.
  
• Confirm that the deduction amount and tax paid match the filed return.
  

Download Acknowledgment Copy

• For filed returns, download the acknowledgment receipt or return summary in PDF format.
  
• This serves as official proof of timely and complete return submission.
  
• Save a copy in your compliance folder for audit readiness.
  
• If needed, print or email the document for internal verification or reporting.
  

Reconciliation and Error Resolution

• Compare the return status with your internal payroll and payment records.
  
• In case of discrepancies or missing status:
  
  • Verify if the payment was successfully processed.
    
  • Check if return submission was completed after payment.
    
  • Contact the state tax helpline or nodal officer with your acknowledgment number and payment details.
    
• For rejected returns, rectify the errors and refile to correct the status.