HRA Calculator

Calculate your House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption for tax savings. Get detailed monthly breakdowns and maximize your tax benefits.

City Type

MonthSalary (₹)HRA Received (₹)Rent Paid (₹)Exempted (₹)Taxable (₹)Metro City
April00Yes
May00Yes
June00Yes
July00Yes
August00Yes
September00Yes
October00Yes
November00Yes
December00Yes
January00Yes
February00Yes
March00Yes

Understanding HRA Exemption

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a tax-exempt component of your salary that helps reduce your taxable income. The exemption is calculated as the minimum of three amounts, helping you save significantly on taxes.

📋 HRA Exemption Rules

HRA exemption is the minimum of:

  • • Actual HRA received
  • • Rent paid - 10% of salary
  • • 50% of salary (metro) or 40% (non-metro)

🏙️ Metro vs Non-Metro

Metro Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata (50% of salary)
Non-Metro Cities: All other cities (40% of salary)

HRA Calculation Example

Example Calculation

Given:
  • • Salary: ₹50,000
  • • HRA Received: ₹20,000
  • • Rent Paid: ₹15,000
  • • Metro City: Yes
Calculation:
  • • Actual HRA: ₹20,000
  • • Rent - 10% salary: ₹10,000
  • • 50% of salary: ₹25,000
  • Exempted: ₹10,000

Tips for Maximizing HRA Benefits

📄 Documentation

Keep rent receipts and rental agreement for tax filing and audit purposes.

🏠 Rent Optimization

Ensure rent paid is at least 10% of salary to maximize exemption benefits.

🏙️ City Planning

Consider metro city benefits when planning job locations for higher HRA limits.

📊 Monthly Tracking

Track monthly variations in salary and rent to optimize annual tax savings.

💼 Employer Coordination

Coordinate with employer to structure HRA component optimally in salary.

🔍 Regular Review

Review HRA calculations annually to ensure maximum tax benefits.

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