Can I claim HRA exemption under the New Tax Regime?

No. HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) is only available under the Old Tax Regime. The New Tax Regime does not allow HRA deductions.

Which cities are classified as Metro for 50% HRA calculation?

For Indian income tax purposes, only four cities are legally designated as metros: Delhi (NCR), Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. All other cities (including Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune) fall under the 40% non-metro limit.

Is a landlord PAN required to claim HRA exemption?

Yes. If the annual rent paid exceeds ₹1,00,000 (over ₹8,333 per month), the employee must submit the landlord's PAN to the employer.

What is the HRA Calculator and how do I use it?

The HRA Calculator is a free, fast online utility designed to Calculate House Rent Allowance (HRA) tax exemption under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act.. To use it, enter your inputs or upload your file into the tool interface above, adjust any custom options, and get your calculated or converted result immediately.

Is my data stored or tracked when using HRA Calculator?

No. All calculations run strictly in your web browser. None of your entered values, confidential numbers, or personal text are stored, logged on our servers, or shared with third parties.

HRA Calculator

Find out how much of your House Rent Allowance is tax-free under Section 10(13A). Enter your basic salary, HRA received, rent paid, and city to determine exempt vs taxable HRA.

Annual Basic Salary + DA (₹)

Annual HRA Received (₹)

Total Annual Rent Paid (₹)

City of Residence

Tax-Exempt HRA Amount (Section 10(13A))

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Taxable HRA (Added to Salary): ₹0.00

Condition 1: Actual HRA Received: ₹0.00

Condition 2: Rent Paid minus 10% Salary: ₹0.00

Condition 3: 50% / 40% of Basic Salary: ₹0.00

Statutory Disclaimer: These calculators are provided for general informational and educational purposes. Tax calculations may depend on your specific circumstances, exemptions, and current Indian tax laws. Verify important tax liabilities with official government portals or a qualified chartered accountant (CA).