HRA Exemption Calculator
Find out exactly how much of your house rent allowance is tax-exempt under Section 10(13A).
Salary & Rent Particulars
City Category
Metro City (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai - 50%)
Tax-Free HRA Exemption
₹2,40,000
(₹20,000/month tax-free deduction)
💰 Direct Tax Saved: ~₹74,880 in 30% bracket
Taxable HRA Added to Salary
₹0
Section 10(13A) 3-Clause Formula:
1. Actual HRA Received: ₹2,40,000
2. 50% of Basic Salary: ₹3,00,000
3. Rent Paid minus 10% of Basic: ₹2,40,000
* The lowest of these 3 amounts is your legally recognized tax exemption.
HRA Exemption & Housing Rent Relief Auditor
Section 10(13A) Statutory Rent Compliance Specialist · Digital Bharat Law
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Understanding HRA Exemption Calculator
House Rent Allowance (HRA) is paid by employers to help employees meet residential rental expenses. Under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act read with Rule 2A, a specific portion of HRA is fully exempt from income tax.
The statutory tax exemption is calculated as the minimum of three statutory conditions based on basic salary, actual HRA received, and rent paid.
* HRA exemption is available ONLY under the Old Tax Regime. In the New Tax Regime, HRA is 100% taxable.
Key Regulatory Rules & Thresholds (FY 2025–27)
Essential departmental provisions, tax brackets, and statutory compliance mandates.
Old Regime Exclusive
Old Regime OnlyHRA tax exemption cannot be claimed in the default New Tax Regime (Section 115BAC).
Mandatory Landlord PAN Threshold
PAN RuleIf annual rent paid exceeds ₹1,00,000 (₹8,333/month), furnishing the landlord's valid PAN to your employer is legally mandatory (CBDT Circular).
Section 194-IB TDS on High Rent
Sec 194-IBIf monthly rent exceeds ₹50,000, the tenant must deduct 2% TDS under Section 194-IB (Budget 2024 reduced from 5%) using Challan 26QC.
Rent Payment to Parents
Tax PlanningPaying rent to parents is legally permissible if parents own the property, declare rental income in their ITR, and transactions occur via banking channels.
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