Old vs new tax regime: Key differences that you must know before ITR filing for tax year 2026-27The new tax regime offers lower rates but removes many deductions, making a thorough comparison with the old regime crucial. While both reg...
05 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
'My 40-day salary slip': Bank of Baroda PO reveals first payslip, with allowances & perks fueling viral buzzA Bank of Baroda probationary officer’s viral payslip has sparked fresh interest in bank PO salaries and government banking jobs in India. ...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
New income tax rules from April 1, 2026: From HRA relief to new ITR deadlines, key changes explainedNew income tax rules: Significant income tax changes are coming from April 1, 2026, with the Income Tax Act of 2025 replacing the 1961 act....
01 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Claiming HRA? Salaried taxpayers need to disclose their relationship with the landlord in draft income tax rules 2026; know what precautions to takeNew draft tax rules for 2026 will require salaried individuals claiming House Rent Allowance to disclose their relationship with their land...
26 Feb, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
HRA exemption queries: Is HRA available under new tax regime? Can you claim it along with your home loan? How to calculate the exemption?HRA tax exemption rules: The start of the financial year means informing your employer about the preferred tax regime. Many individuals are...
17 Apr, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
Income Tax: Can you claim HRA tax exemption for society maintenance charges also?Usually, an employee's salary structure has HRA as one of its components. A salaried employee can claim tax exemption on HRA if he/she live...
26 Mar, 2025, 12.12 PM IST
Latest HRA tax exemption rules: Step-by-step guide on how to save income tax on house rent allowance under old income tax regimeHRA tax exemption rules: The HRA tax exemption reduces the total salary before calculating taxable income, helping employees save on taxes....
15 Jul, 2024, 12.51 PM IST
5 HRA tax exemption proofs you must have in case income tax dept asksHRA tax exemption documents, proofs: House Rent Allowance (HRA) is generally part of an individual's salary structure. To save tax on rent ...
05 Apr, 2024, 10.36 AM IST
HRA tax exemption: Are both rent receipts and rent agreement a must as income tax proofs?Documents for HRA tax exemption: To claim HRA from their employers, many salaried employees usually use either rent receipts or rent agreem...
01 Apr, 2024, 10.48 AM IST
HRA Exemption Rules: How to save income tax on house rent allowance under old tax regimeHouse rent allowance (HRA) tax benefit is available only to salaried individuals who are planning to opt for old tax regime. Further, this ...
01 Apr, 2024, 10.43 AM IST
House rent allowance (HRA): Eligibility, calculation, how to availTo qualify for tax benefit on HRA, the individual should be a salaried employee, should reside in a rented accommodation and pay rent. Here...
19 Feb, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
How to claim HRA under old tax regime while filing ITRAn individual can save tax on the HRA amount received from employer if they have lived in rented accommodation during the previous financia...
19 Jun, 2023, 01.26 PM IST
HRA exemption rules: Were there any changes announced in house rent allowance in Budget 2023?An individual can claim tax exemption under section 10(13A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Usually, HRA is part of the CTC of an employee.
01 Feb, 2023, 04.29 PM IST
Filing ITR? Here's how to claim HRA exemptionThe return filing forms notified by the CBDT for the assessment year 2018-19 require you to provide a detailed break-up of your salary.
31 Aug, 2019, 11.28 AM IST
How dividing rent between spouses can multiply tax gainsIf both you and your spouse are eligible for HRA as part of your salaries, it may work out better if you split the claim.
30 Mar, 2015, 08.20 AM IST
- How to claim tax exemption on your HRA
HRA (House Rent Allowance) forms a crucial component of your income. You can claim tax exemption on your HRA, subject to certain conditions.
07 Jun, 2011, 02.56 AM IST
- How to claim HRA and home loan benefits
In the final part on housing loans, Shalini Jain and Chander Talreja from Ernst & Young explain what the rules are relating to claim of HRA...
04 Dec, 2006, 02.12 AM IST