Calculate your HRA exemption under Section 10(13A). The exemption is the lowest of three values — this calculator shows all three and gives you the exact exempt amount.
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Your basic pay component (not CTC or gross).
The HRA component from your salary slip — annualised.
Total rent you actually paid. Must have receipts.
Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai = metro (50%). All others = non-metro (40%).
HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) is the lowest of three values:
The remaining HRA (received minus exempt) is fully taxable as salary income.
HRA exemption allows you to reduce your taxable salary by the amount of House Rent Allowance that qualifies under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act.
Yes — you can pay rent to your parents (not spouse) and claim HRA, provided you have a valid rent agreement and they show rental income in their ITR.
No. HRA exemption is only available under the old tax regime. Under the new regime, the full HRA is taxable.
Rent receipts, rent agreement, and landlord PAN (if rent exceeds ₹1L/year). Employer may ask for these during investment declaration.