HRA Calculator

FY2025-26Updated June 2026

Calculate exempt HRA and taxable HRA using salary, HRA received, rent paid, and city type.

Live Results

Exempt HRA

₹2,40,000

Least of the three HRA exemption conditions.

Taxable HRA

₹0

HRA received minus exempt HRA.

Metro salary limit

₹3,00,000

50% of salary.

Rent condition

₹2,40,000

Rent paid minus 10% of salary.

Exempt vs taxable HRA₹2,40,000
ExemptTaxable

High confidence for standard HRA scenarios. This assumes salary means basic salary plus dearness allowance for HRA purposes.

Explanation

HRA exemption is calculated by comparing three values: actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of salary, and a city-based salary percentage. The least value is treated as exempt. The remaining HRA is taxable.

Assumptions & trust

Educational estimate only

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Last updated for FY2025-26. Verify final numbers with official records, employer payroll, or a qualified professional.

  • HRA exemption is estimated as the least of actual HRA, rent paid minus 10% of salary, and 40%/50% of salary.
  • Metro city selection uses 50% of salary; non-metro uses 40%.
  • Salary for this calculator is basic salary plus dearness allowance.

Tax Breakdown

How the result is built

Basic salary plus dearness allowance entered in the input panel.

Recommendations

What to keep in mind

Keep rent receipts, rental agreement, and landlord PAN where applicable.
This calculator assumes FY2025-26 and standard HRA exemption rules.
This is an estimate. Confirm eligibility before filing your ITR.

FAQ

Calculator questions

HRA exemption is the least of actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of salary, or 50% of salary for metro cities and 40% for non-metro cities.

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