Access the State’s Professional Tax Portal

• Visit the official commercial tax or professional tax portal of the respective state.
  
• Select the correct service based on your role:
  
  • PTRC (Professional Tax Registration Certificate) for employers.
    
  • PTEC (Professional Tax Enrollment Certificate) for self-employed individuals.
    
• Ensure that you are on the portal for the correct state and jurisdiction where you are registered.
  

Log In with Valid Credentials

• Enter your login ID, password, and captcha to access your account.
  
• Use the PTRC or PTEC number issued at the time of registration.
  
• If you do not have an account, use the registration or sign-up option to create one.
  
• Some portals also allow guest payment with limited functionality, especially for PTEC holders.
  

Navigate to the E-Payment Section

• After logging in, go to the “e-Payment,” “Pay Tax,” or “Challan Generation” section.
  
• Choose the relevant tax type – PTRC for employee deductions or PTEC for self-liability.
  
• Select the assessment year, tax period, and payment head (e.g., regular tax, penalty, or interest).
  
• The portal will auto-calculate dues if the system is linked with return filing.
  

Enter Payment Details and Generate Challan

• Confirm or manually enter the tax amount payable, if not auto-filled.
  
• Review all details such as registration number, period, and total payable.
  
• Generate a challan or payment slip before proceeding to payment gateway.
  
• Note the challan reference number or transaction ID for future tracking.
  

Make Online Payment

• Proceed to the payment gateway to complete the transaction.
  
• Choose from available payment modes:
  
  • Net banking
    
  • Debit/credit card
    
  • UPI (if enabled)
    
  • NEFT/RTGS reference upload (for offline bank transfers in some states)
    
• On successful payment, a digital receipt or acknowledgment is generated instantly.
  

Download and Save Payment Acknowledgment

• Download the PDF receipt or challan acknowledgment immediately after payment.
  
• The receipt contains important information like payment ID, date, registration number, and period.
  
• Save a copy for compliance, audits, and return filing.
  
• You can also access past payment history in the “Payment Ledger” or “Transaction History” section of the portal.
  

Reconcile and File Return (If Applicable)

• After payment, go to the return filing section to submit the relevant monthly/quarterly/annual return.
  
• Ensure that the payment challan number is correctly referenced in the return.
  
• Once filed, a return acknowledgment is also generated and should be saved.
  
• Timely reconciliation ensures legal compliance and prevents future notices.