HRA Exemption Calculator

Calculate tax-exempt HRA with metro vs non-metro rates and landlord PAN requirement checker

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Calculate tax-exempt HRA as minimum of: actual HRA, 50%/40% of basic salary (metro/non-metro), or rent minus 10% of basic. Available only under old tax regime. Landlord PAN mandatory if annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh.

Monthly Basic Salary (₹) *

Basic salary excluding HRA and other allowances

Dearness Allowance (DA) Percentage

Enter 0 if no DA component (DA only considered if forming part of retirement benefits)

Monthly HRA Received (₹) *

Monthly Rent Paid (₹) *

City Type *

Landlord PAN

Mandatory if annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh. 20% TDS applies if PAN not provided.

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