HRA Calculator

Calculate your HRA exemption amount for tax savings

Important Notes

Metro Cities

  • Delhi NCR
  • Mumbai, Navi Mumbai
  • Kolkata
  • Chennai
  • Hyderabad
  • Bangalore

Documents Required

  • Rent receipts
  • Rent agreement
  • Landlord's PAN (if rent > ₹1 lakh per year)
  • Form 16 for salary details

HRA Tax Saving Tips

  • Keep rent receipts and agreement safely for tax filing
  • If rent exceeds ₹1 lakh annually, collect landlord's PAN details
  • Consider declaring parent's house rent if staying with them
  • HRA exemption is not available under the new tax regime

Frequently Asked Questions

HRA exemption is the minimum of: actual HRA received, 50% of basic salary (metro cities) or 40% (non-metro), or rent paid minus 10% of basic salary.

You need rent receipts, landlord's PAN (if rent > ₹1 lakh/year), and rent agreement to claim HRA exemption.

No, HRA exemption is not available under the New Tax Regime. It's only applicable under the Old Tax Regime.