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HRA Exemption Calculator

Work out exempt HRA and taxable HRA from basic, HRA received, rent and metro status.

How to calculate HRA exemption

  1. Enter annual basic, HRA received and rent paid.
  2. Mark metro or non-metro.
  3. See exempt HRA and taxable HRA.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HRA formula?

Exemption is the minimum of: actual HRA, rent − 10% of basic, and 50% (metro) or 40% (other) of basic.

Which cities are metro?

Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai for this rule.

Need rent receipts?

Employers usually ask for them. This tool does not file anything.

New regime?

HRA exemption is an old-regime benefit.

Private?

Yes. Salary and tax figures never leave this page.

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