Find out how much of your house rent allowance is exempt from tax, and how much is added to your taxable salary.
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Include DA only if it counts for retirement benefits.
₹2,40,000
Taxable HRA: ₹0
Exemption is the lowest of:
HRA exemption is available only in the old tax regime. If annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh, your employer needs your landlord's PAN.
The exempt amount is the lowest of three figures:
HRA exemption is only available under the old tax regime. If you don't receive HRA but pay rent, you may be able to claim a separate deduction for rent paid, subject to conditions.
Yes, if you genuinely pay rent, have a rent agreement and the parent declares it as income. Paying rent to a spouse is generally not accepted.
Yes, if the rent you pay exceeds ₹1 lakh in a year.
Yes, in genuine cases — for example, if your own house is in another city or you live in rented accommodation for valid reasons.
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