Errors in Filing PT Return in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra Professional Tax Registration holder need to file mandatory returns on Monthly / annual basis. https://mahagst.gov.in dedicated site for Maharashtra Professional Tax return filing. However some of dealers faces issue in filing return. MVAT site shows below common errors at time of filing of PT Return.

1. Error while file upload.
2. Atleast one BRF message of type W, E, A, or X occurred.
3. Balance payable cannot be more than zero.
4. The Status of payment related to this return is pending or black
5. To update the status click on Get Status Button available
6. in pending transaction history in payment tile after login

Solution for Maharashtra PT Return Errors

The MVAT portal is making attempt to match challan paid with challan filing return. However some of tax payers while paying professional tax challan select previous month. For Example For Period of 01 June 2019 to 30 June 2019 , challan is paid as 01 May 2019 to 31 May 2019. This is case of common challan mismatch due to which return shows error. Approach solution for this is visit Nodal office of PT and approach your jurisdictional PT officer for challan correction. Once officer make final changes you and apply for return filing.

This is also supported by Rule 11 of the PTRC rules and trade circular 48T dated 23.11.18. Both Rule 11 and the trade circular are attached to this blog post for ready reference.