HRA Exemption Calculator India

HRA Exemption Calculator

Calculate HRA tax exemption under Section 10(13A) — metro vs non-metro, rent and salary inputs.

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HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) — minimum of three components. Metro cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai. Confirm with your CA for ITR.

About this tool

Compute exempt HRA for salaried employees in India. Enter basic, DA, HRA received, rent paid and metro/non-metro city — get minimum of three rules under Section 10(13A). For CAs, HR and employees planning old tax regime returns.

How to use the HRA Exemption Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter salary components

    Basic, DA, HRA received and rent paid.

  2. 2

    Select metro/non-metro

    Choose city type for 50% vs 40% rule.

  3. 3

    See exempt HRA

    Review exempt and taxable HRA amounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cities are metro?

Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai — 50% of basic; others 40%.

Old or new regime?

HRA exemption applies in old tax regime only — not in new default regime.

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