HRA Calculator (House Rent Allowance)

Use this HRA Calculator to calculate the House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act. This calculator helps salaried individuals determine how much HRA is tax-free and how much is taxable.

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HRA Received (Annual)

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HRA Summary

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Taxable HRA

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Total HRA Received

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HRA Exemption Breakdown

HRA Exemption Calculation Details

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What Is HRA?

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a component of salary paid by employers to help employees cover rental housing costs. A portion of HRA can be claimed as tax-exempt under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act.

How HRA Exemption Is Calculated

The HRA exemption is the minimum of the following three values:

Actual HRA received
Rent paid minus 10% of basic salary
50% of basic salary (metro) or 40% (non-metro)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, provided you pay rent to your parents and they declare it as income.

PAN is mandatory if annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000.

No, HRA exemption is only available to salaried employees.