New income tax regime: Don’t miss out on these 3 key deductions that will reduce your taxable income & help save more taxMany taxpayers mistakenly believe the New Tax Regime offers no deductions. However, salaried employees and pensioners can claim a Rs 75,000...
30 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM 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: HRA fraud with illegal usage of PANs detected by tax dept; how to avail House Rent Allowance, proofsHRA tax fraud: The investigation by the tax department began when authorities stumbled upon purported rent receipts totaling approximately ...
02 Apr, 2024, 11.41 AM IST
Claiming HRA tax exemption? This is what your rent agreement should includeRent agreement for HRA tax exemption: Employers must collect supporting documents, such as rent receipts, in order to provide the HRA deduc...
01 Apr, 2024, 04.33 PM 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
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
HRA tax exemption: Five things to know about rent paid to spouseThe rent received is taxable, but not all of it. There is a 30% standard deduction on rental income. If the spouse gets Rs 6 lakh per year ...
31 Jul, 2023, 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
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
- 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