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Old Tax Regime Exemption

HRA Exemption Calculator (Section 10(13A) & Rule 2A)

Calculate Tax-Exempt HRA & Taxable House Rent Allowance under Rule 2A

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HRA Exemption Calculator (Section 10(13A))

Calculate your exact tax-exempt House Rent Allowance and taxable HRA as per statutory Income Tax Rule 2A.

Old Regime Exemption
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Tax Exempt HRA (Section 10(13A))
₹ 1,80,000
1. Actual HRA Received ₹ 2,40,000
2. Rent Paid minus 10% Salary ₹ 1,80,000
3. 50% / 40% of Basic Salary ₹ 3,00,000
Taxable HRA Added to Salary ₹ 60,000
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In-Depth Overview

About the HRA Exemption Calculator (Section 10(13A) & Rule 2A)

Calculate your exact tax-exempt House Rent Allowance (HRA) and taxable HRA portion under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act and Rule 2A of Income Tax Rules. Understand metro vs non-metro limits, rent receipt rules, and landlord PAN requirements.

Key Capabilities & Features

  • Compliant with Section 10(13A) and Income Tax Rule 2A 3-step formula
  • Automatic 50% (Metro) vs 40% (Non-Metro) statutory percentage calculation
  • Instant breakdown of Tax-Exempt HRA vs Taxable HRA added to salary
  • Clear guidance on Landlord PAN threshold (mandatory when rent exceeds ₹1 Lakh/year)
  • Helps salaried employees maximize tax refunds when filing Form ITR-1 / ITR-2
Step-by-Step Guide

How Does the HRA Calculator Work?

Follow these simple steps to obtain instant, legally validated mathematical and tax calculations.

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1. Enter Annual Basic Salary & DA

Input your annual basic salary plus Dearness Allowance (DA) as stated in your monthly salary payslips.

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2. Enter Annual HRA Received

Input the total House Rent Allowance component provided by your employer across the full financial year.

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3. Enter Total Annual Rent Paid

Input the total rent paid to your landlord during the year as documented in your rental agreement and rent receipts.

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4. Select Metro or Non-Metro City

Select 'Metro' if your rented accommodation is situated in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, or Chennai (50% rule) or 'Non-Metro' for all other cities (40% rule).

Mathematics & Law

Formula & Calculation Logic

Mathematical Formula
Exempt HRA = Minimum of: [1] Actual HRA Received, [2] Rent Paid minus 10% of (Basic + DA), [3] 50% of Basic (Metro) or 40% of Basic (Non-Metro)

House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption is granted under Section 10(13A) read with Rule 2A. The exempt amount is strictly the lowest of three statutory calculations: (1) Total actual HRA received from your employer during the financial year, (2) Total rent paid minus 10% of annual basic salary plus dearness allowance, or (3) 50% of basic salary for metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai) or 40% for non-metro cities. Any HRA received over and above the exempt amount is added to gross salary as taxable income.

Expert Advisory Recommendation:

Online estimations provide mathematical clarity, but real-world filing involves matching multiple source ledgers (AIS/TIS, Form 26AS, GSTR-2B, broker P&L). Consult with an EasyFile Tax Specialist before submitting statutory tax returns to avoid mismatch intimations.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Expert answers on statutory compliance, exemptions, and calculation rules.

Yes. If your total annual rent paid exceeds ₹1,00,000 (i.e. more than ₹8,333 per month), it is mandatory under CBDT circulars to provide the Landlord's PAN to your employer and in your ITR.

Yes! If you own a house in one city (or far from your workplace) and live in a rented accommodation in another city due to employment reasons, you can claim both HRA under Section 10(13A) and Home Loan interest under Section 24(b).

Yes, you can pay rent to your parents provided they own the residential property, you execute a formal rent agreement, transfer rent via bank transfer, and your parents declare this rental income in their respective Income Tax Returns.

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