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HRA Calculator

Calculate how much of your House Rent Allowance is exempt from income tax under Section 10(13A).

Salary & HRA Details

Metro city (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata)

HRA Exemption (Monthly)

₹13,000

HRA Exemption = Minimum of:

Actual HRA received₹20,000
50% of (Basic + DA)₹25,000
Rent paid − 10% of (Basic + DA)₹13,000
Taxable HRA₹7,000

HRA Exemption Formula

HRA exemption = Minimum of the following three amounts:

1

Actual HRA received from employer

The full HRA component in your salary structure

2

50% of (Basic Salary + DA) — Metro cities

40% for non-metro cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, etc.

3

Rent paid minus 10% of (Basic + DA)

Ensures HRA exemption only applies to the net rent after 10% threshold

Important: HRA exemption is only available under the old tax regime. Under the new regime, your full HRA is taxable. Use the Income Tax Calculator to compare which regime saves more overall.

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