Maharashtra Profession Tax: Relaxation in Registration & Return Filing

The Office of the Commissioner of State Tax, Maharashtra, has issued Trade Circular No. 01 of 2026 dated 13 March 2026, providing temporary relief to Profession Tax taxpayers facing difficulties due to technical glitches on the newly migrated mahagst.gov.in portal.

Background

Following Maharashtra GST Department’s migration to a new IT system, taxpayers reported inability to access the portal for registration and return filing under the Maharashtra Tax on Trade, Callings and Profession Act. In response to complaints from trade bodies and professionals, the department has issued the following interim measures.

Key Measures Announced

Portal Changes: Online functionalities for registration and return filing under the Profession Tax Act have been temporarily disabled to reduce server load. However, the tax payment facility remains active. An alternate facility to pay Profession Tax using PAN has also been enabled.

For PTEC Taxpayers: Since the PTEC number-based fetch facility is disabled, taxpayers — whether already registered or yet to register — may pay their dues using their PAN. Such payments within the due date will be treated as valid discharge of tax liability.

For PTRC Taxpayers: Those with a valid PTRC registration number may make payments by quoting their PTRC number in the challan, ensuring they mention the correct return period.

For Unregistered PTRC/PTEC Taxpayers: Those unable to register due to system issues may pay using PAN and apply for registration on or before 30th April 2026. Such payments will be treated as valid, as if the taxpayer had been registered from the date of the circular.

Applicability

This relaxation is specific to registrations and returns due in March 2026 and is not a blanket relaxation. It applies to PTRC taxpayers paying by 15th March 2026 and PTEC taxpayers paying by 31st March 2026.

Please find the official notification below:

Maharashtra PT