What is House Rent Allowance (HRA)?
House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a component of your salary provided by your employer to meet the cost of renting a home. Under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, a portion of this HRA is completely tax-free if you live in a rented house.
HRA Exemption Calculator (Section 10(13A))
Calculate tax-exempt House Rent Allowance under Metro (50%) and Non-Metro (40%) slab rules.
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How is HRA Exemption Calculated?
Your HRA exemption is the minimum of three amounts:
Documents Required to Claim HRA
To claim your HRA tax exemption at the end of the financial year, you must submit proof to your HR department. You will need a valid Rent Agreement and monthly Rent Receipts. If your annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000, providing your landlord's PAN card is legally mandatory.
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