Worked example
Use annual basic salary, HRA received, rent paid, and city type to compare the three statutory exemption limits.
Salary exemption tool
Estimate House Rent Allowance exemption using salary, HRA received, rent, and city category.
Calculation result
The exemption is the least of actual HRA, rent minus 10% of salary, or 50% of salary in specified metros / 40% elsewhere. Eligibility depends on the applicable tax regime and evidence.
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Practical guidance
Estimate HRA exemption for salaried employees. Review the example and limitations below before using the result for an important decision.
Use annual basic salary, HRA received, rent paid, and city type to compare the three statutory exemption limits.
The result uses only the values and rules shown. Payroll policies, eligibility, declarations, statutory changes, surcharge, and individual circumstances may differ.
Calculations run from the values you enter using the formula described on this page. Inputs are processed in your browser and results are rounded for display.
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