HRA Calculator
Calculate your HRA deduction for income tax purposes.
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Your monthly basic salary
Typically 40-50% in metros, 30% in non-metros
Monthly rent you pay
Your Monthly HRA Deduction
HRA deduction is limited to the minimum of HRA eligible, rent paid, or 50% of basic salary.
💡 Key Insights
- HRA eligible: ₹20,000
- HRA deductible (actual): ₹₹20,000
- Annual HRA benefit: ₹2,40,000
HRA Calculation
| Basic Salary | ₹50,000 |
| HRA Percentage | 40% |
| HRA Eligible | ₹20,000 |
| Rent Paid | ₹20,000 |
| HRA Deductible | ₹20,000 |
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The HRA (House Rent Allowance) Calculator helps you determine the maximum HRA deduction you can claim under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act. HRA is a significant component of many employees' salaries, and claiming the correct deduction can save you thousands in taxes annually. The HRA deduction is limited to the lowest of three amounts: actual HRA received, 50% of basic salary (in metro cities) or 40% (in non-metro cities), or actual rent paid minus 10% of salary. This calculator simplifies the complex calculation and ensures you claim the maximum allowable deduction.
The calculator compares three values: (1) Actual HRA received from your employer, (2) 50% of basic salary for metro cities or 40% for non-metro cities, and (3) Actual rent paid minus 10% of your salary. The lowest of these three amounts is your maximum HRA deduction. The calculator also helps you understand if you're claiming HRA correctly and whether you can optimize your rent payments to maximize deductions.
If your basic salary is ₹50,000, HRA is ₹15,000, and you pay ₹20,000 rent monthly in a metro city: (1) Actual HRA = ₹15,000, (2) 50% of basic = ₹25,000, (3) Rent - 10% salary = ₹15,000. The lowest is ₹15,000, so your maximum HRA deduction is ₹15,000 per month or ₹1.8 lakhs annually.
HRA deduction is one of the most common deductions claimed by salaried individuals. Use this calculator to understand your HRA deduction and plan your taxes accordingly.
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