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HRA Exemption Calculator

Calculate statutory House Rent Allowance exemption under Section 10(13A) using metro 50% and non-metro 40% rules.

Total HRA Exemption (Tax-Free)
1,20,000

Deductible from your gross salary under Section 10(13A) in the Old Tax Regime.

Taxable Portion of HRA
1,20,000

Quick Reference & Instructions

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How It Works

Calculates the minimum of the three statutory conditions prescribed in Rule 2A of the Income Tax Rules.

Formula & Logic

Exemption=min(Actual HRA,50%/40% Basic,Rent Paid10% Basic)\text{Exemption} = \min(\text{Actual HRA}, 50\%/40\% \text{ Basic}, \text{Rent Paid} - 10\% \text{ Basic})

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