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HRA Exemption Calculator FY 2026-27

Find your tax-exempt House Rent Allowance under Section 10(13A) — the exact "least of three" computation.

Exempt HRA (per year)

₹0
Least of the threeAnnual ₹
1. Actual HRA received
2. Rent paid − 10% of salary
3. 50% of salary

Taxable HRA / year: ₹0

HRA exemption is available only in the old tax regime.

How HRA exemption is calculated

Under Section 10(13A), the exempt HRA is the least of: (1) actual HRA received; (2) rent paid minus 10% of salary (basic + DA); and (3) 50% of salary for metro cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai) or 40% for non-metro. Anything above the exempt amount is taxable.

FAQs

Can I claim HRA in the new tax regime?

No — HRA exemption is available only in the old regime.

Do I need rent receipts / landlord PAN?

Yes, keep rent receipts; if annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000, your landlord's PAN is required.

Which cities count as metro?

Only Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai (50%); everywhere else is 40%.

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