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HRA Calculator

Detailed HRA exemption calculator for India using Rule 2A salary, rent, metro and tax-regime inputs.

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Detailed HRA Exemption Calculator

Compute HRA exemption under Rule 2A using salary considered for HRA, rent paid, location and tax regime.

Estimated result

Eligible HRA exemption

₹2,40,000

Taxable HRA

₹0

Salary considered for HRA

₹6,00,000

Detailed breakdown

Actual HRA received₹2,40,000
Rent paid minus 10% salary₹2,40,000
40% salary limit₹2,40,000
Selected tax regimeOld regime
Eligible exemption₹2,40,000

Formula and assumptions

HRA exemption = least of actual HRA, rent paid minus 10% of salary, and 50%/40% of salary; available only where the old-regime exemption applies.

  • Metro classification follows Rule 2A: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
  • Salary for this estimator is basic salary + eligible DA + eligible commission.
  • Under the new regime, HRA exemption is not generally available; this tool therefore shows zero exemption.
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