Provide the following details to calculate your HRA exemption.
📊 Calculation Result
HRA Exemption: ₹0
Taxable HRA: ₹0
What is HRA (House Rent Allowance)?
House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a component of your salary provided by an employer for the rent you pay for your accommodation. If you are a salaried individual living in a rented house, you can claim HRA to lower your taxable income. The amount of HRA exemption is the minimum of the three amounts specified in the rules.
How to Calculate HRA Exemption?
The HRA exemption is the minimum of the following three amounts: 1. Actual HRA received from the employer. 2. Actual rent paid minus 10% of (Basic Salary + DA). 3. 50% of (Basic Salary + DA) if living in a metro city (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai), or 40% for non-metro cities.
Yes, you can claim HRA exemption while living with your parents, provided you pay them rent and have a valid rent agreement and rent receipts. Your parents will need to show this rental income in their income tax returns.
While not always mandatory for small amounts, it is highly recommended to have a formal rent agreement. For rent payments exceeding ₹1,00,000 annually, providing the landlord's PAN is mandatory to claim the HRA exemption.
You can still claim HRA exemption for the rented apartment you live in. However, if you own a house in the same city and it's not let out, you might not be eligible for HRA benefits. Rules can be complex, so consulting a tax expert is advisable.