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HRA Exemption Calculator

Calculate your HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) — all 3 conditions, metro vs non-metro, monthly or annual inputs, with the limiting condition highlighted.

City Type

Input Frequency

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₹1.0K₹5.00 L
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₹0₹2.00 L
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₹0₹2.00 L
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₹0₹2.00 L
₹20.0K
HRA Exempt
₹0
Taxable HRA
₹20.0K
Annual HRA
100.0%
% Exempt

HRA Composition (Annual)

Exempt₹20,000
Condition (Annual)AmountStatus
(a) Actual HRA Received₹20,000.00Minimum ✓
(b) 50% of (Basic + DA)₹25,000.00—
(c) Rent Paid − 10% of (Basic + DA)₹20,000.00—
HRA Exempt (Annual)₹20,000.00Min of (a)(b)(c)

Full Annual Breakdown

Basic Salary (Annual)₹6,00,000.00
Dearness Allowance (Annual)₹0.00
Basic + DA₹50,000.00
10% of (Basic + DA)₹5,000.00
Rent Paid (Annual)₹3,00,000.00
Rent Paid − 10% of Basic+DA₹20,000.00
HRA Received (Annual)₹20,000.00
HRA Exempt — Section 10(13A)₹20,000.00
Taxable HRA₹0.00
Limiting Condition(a) Actual HRA — this is the limiting condition
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Metro Cities

Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata qualify as metro — 50% of (Basic + DA) is the Condition (b) ceiling for HRA exemption.

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Section 10(13A)

HRA exemption is available only to salaried employees living in rented accommodation. It does not apply under the New Tax Regime.

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Rent Receipts

Rent receipts are mandatory if annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh. PAN of landlord must be submitted if monthly rent is above ₹8,333.

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