The Government of West Bengal, Directorate of Commercial Taxes, has issued an order extending the due date for filing the annual Profession Tax return in Form-III for the year ending 31 March 2026.
This extension provides relief to employers and registered persons who are required to furnish the Profession Tax return under the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings, and Employments Act, 1979, and the corresponding rules.
Key Update
As per the order dated 29 May 2026, the last date for electronic transmission of data for the Form-III return has been further extended.
The revised due dates are as follows:
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Particulars |
Revised Due Date |
|---|---|
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Electronic filing / transmission of Form-III return |
30 June 2026 |
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Upload of signed and scanned copy of return |
15 July 2026 |
Applicability
This extension is applicable for the annual Profession Tax return for the period ending 31 March 2026.
Employers and registered persons covered under West Bengal Profession Tax compliance should ensure that the return is filed within the revised timeline.
No Late Fee if Filed Within Extended Date
The order also clarifies that any return for the said period filed within the extended timeline shall be treated as filed within the prescribed due date.
Accordingly, no late fee shall be payable for such return, provided the filing is completed within the extended dates mentioned above.
Compliance Action Point for Employers
Employers should immediately verify the following:
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Profession Tax payment details for the financial year 2025-26
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Employee deduction records
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Monthly challans and payment reconciliation
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Form-III return data before final submission
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Signed and scanned copy upload before 15 July 2026
Conclusion
The extension up to 30 June 2026 gives employers additional time to complete the annual Profession Tax return filing process for West Bengal.
However, businesses should not wait until the last date. Proper reconciliation and timely filing will help avoid portal issues, mismatches, and compliance follow-ups.
Source: Government of West Bengal, Directorate of Commercial Taxes, Order Memo No. I/774943/2026 dated 29-05-2026.
