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HRA Exemption Calculator

Estimate the House Rent Allowance exemption available under the applicable HRA rules and understand your taxable HRA.
HRA DETAILS
Annual Basic Salary
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Annual HRA Received
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Annual Rent Paid
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City Type
DA Forming Part of Retirement Benefits
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HRA exemption is generally the least of the prescribed amounts. This calculator uses an annual simplified calculation and is intended for estimation only.
HRA EXEMPTION
Estimated HRA Exemption
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AMOUNT POTENTIALLY EXEMPT FROM TAXABLE INCOME
EXEMPTION BREAKDOWN
Actual HRA Received ₹0
Rent − 10% Basic ₹0
City Limit ₹0
Taxable HRA ₹0
HRA EXEMPTION COMPONENTS
Exempt HRA
Taxable HRA
FORMULA
HRA Exemption = Least of (Actual HRA, Rent − 10% Basic, 50%/40% Basic)
Assumptions: Metro cities use 50% of basic salary and non-metro cities use 40%. Rent minus 10% of basic salary is calculated annually. The result is limited to the actual HRA received.
TAXABLE HRA
Estimated Taxable HRA
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HRA REMAINING AFTER ESTIMATED EXEMPTION
ANNUAL SUMMARY
Basic Salary ₹0
Annual Rent ₹0
HRA Exemption ₹0
Taxable HRA ₹0
ANNUAL HRA DISTRIBUTION
Exempt Portion
Taxable Portion
Year-wise HRA Exemption Ledger
Annual illustration of HRA received, exemption and taxable HRA using the selected assumptions.
Year Basic Salary HRA Received Rent Paid Exemption Taxable HRA
Total / Year ₹0 ₹0 ₹0 ₹0 ₹0

HRA Exemption Calculator

The FinBrooks HRA Exemption Calculator helps salaried employees estimate the amount of House Rent Allowance that may qualify for exemption under the applicable HRA rules.

What is HRA exemption?

House Rent Allowance, or HRA, is a salary component provided by employers to eligible employees. Subject to applicable conditions, a portion of HRA may be exempt from taxable income when the employee lives in rented accommodation.

How is HRA exemption calculated?

The commonly used calculation considers the least of the actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of eligible basic salary, and the prescribed percentage of basic salary based on whether the accommodation is in a specified metro city or another location.

What is the 50% and 40% HRA rule?

For the simplified calculation used here, the city component is 50% of basic salary for the selected metro option and 40% for the non-metro option. The applicable rules and eligible salary components should be verified for an actual tax return.

What happens if rent is less than 10% of basic salary?

When rent paid does not exceed 10% of the relevant basic salary, the rent-minus-10%-basic component can become zero or negative. In that situation, the corresponding HRA exemption under this calculation becomes zero.

Can I claim HRA exemption without paying rent?

HRA exemption generally requires actual rent payment and satisfaction of the applicable conditions. This calculator assumes that the rent entered represents actual eligible rent paid.

What information is needed for HRA calculation?

  • Basic salary
  • HRA received
  • Actual rent paid
  • City classification
  • Applicable salary components where relevant
Disclaimer: This calculator is an educational estimate and does not constitute tax advice. Actual HRA exemption depends on applicable income-tax provisions, salary structure, eligible salary components, rent paid, location and individual circumstances. Verify the result against current official tax rules or with a qualified tax professional before filing a tax return.
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