Good news for salaried employees in these cities as they can get higher HRA exemption; disclosure of relationship with landlord a must as Income Tax Rules 2026 notifiedNew Income Tax Rules, 2026, offer higher HRA tax exemptions for salaried individuals in eight major cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Be...
20 Mar, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Can your HRA tax exemption claim get rejected despite submitting all proofs?Salaried individuals claiming HRA tax exemption should ensure accuracy and compliance, as discrepancies can lead to rejection. Tax officers...
10 Jul, 2025, 10.25 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
Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Will Bengaluru, Hyderabad, other non-metro cities be included in 50% HRA tax exemption list?Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Many employers offer an HRA as part of their employees' compensation. If an employee receiving HRA is paying ren...
26 Jun, 2024, 11.33 AM 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
Can you claim HRA tax exemption for rent paid to wife, parent or any other relative?HRA Exemption for rent paid to family member: The Income Tax Act allows an individual to claim HRA tax exemption provided specified conditi...
01 Apr, 2024, 10.42 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
Want rent receipt as investment proof to give to employer? Here is helpIf a tenant has paid the rent for a year, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) related proof is one of the documents that must be submitted.
16 Jan, 2023, 12.07 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
Can you claim HRA tax exemption for rent paid to spouse? Here's what experts sayA taxpayer is entitled to claim HRA exemption for rent paid to his or her spouse provided there is documentation to prove that the arrangem...
29 Jan, 2018, 11.57 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
- Computing tax exempt portion of your HRA
The exemption applicable to house rent allowance (HRA) is covered under Section 10 (13A) of the Income-Tax Act. Normally, it is a part of t...
21 Feb, 2007, 03.38 AM IST