Hra Calculator
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Formula
HRA Exemption = MIN(Actual HRA, 50%/40% of Basic, Rent - 10% of Basic)
HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) is the minimum of: (1) Actual HRA received, (2) 50% of basic salary for metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata) or 40% for non-metro, (3) Rent paid minus 10% of basic salary.
Worked Examples
Example 1: ₹40K basic, ₹15K rent
Problem:Basic ₹40,000, HRA ₹20,000, Rent ₹15,000, metro
Solution:Min(20,000; 20,000; 15,000-4,000=11,000) = ₹11,000
Result:₹11,000/mo HRA exempt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HRA exemption formula under Section 10(13A)?
HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) is the lowest of: actual HRA received, 50% of basic salary for metro cities (40% for non-metro), or actual rent paid minus 10% of basic salary. Only the exempt portion is excluded from taxable income. Provide the landlord's PAN if annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh. HRA cannot be claimed under the new tax regime.
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