HRA Maximum Formula
Calculate HRA exemption using least of three formulas
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What is this hack?
Claim least of: actual HRA received, 50% of basic (metro)/40% (non-metro), or rent minus 10% of salary for maximum tax-free house rent
- Potential savings: ₹1-3 lakhs annually
- Implementation time: 1 hour
- Legal status: fully legal
- Risk level: low
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