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HRA Exemption Calculator

Find out how much of your House Rent Allowance is tax-exempt under the old regime. This only applies if you've chosen the old tax regime — HRA exemption isn't available under the new regime.

Basic salary (annual, ₹)

Dearness Allowance, if any (annual, ₹)

HRA received from employer (annual, ₹)

Actual rent paid (annual, ₹)

City type

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HRA exemption (tax-free)

HRA exemption is the lowest of three amounts: actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of basic+DA, or 50%/40% of basic+DA (metro/non-metro). Whichever is smallest is what's exempt — the rest of your HRA is taxable as regular income.