Calculate your HRA exemption
Work out how much of your House Rent Allowance is tax-exempt, based on your rent, salary, and city.
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Basic + DA (monthly)
HRA received (monthly)
Rent paid (monthly)
City type
Exempt (monthly)
₹17,000
Taxable HRA (monthly)
₹8,000
Exemption is the lowest of these three
Actual HRA received₹25,000
Rent − 10% of basic₹17,000
50% of basic₹25,000
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01
Enter salary and rent
Basic + DA, HRA received, and rent paid. All monthly figures.
02
Pick your city type
Metro cities get a 50% exemption limb; others get 40%.
03
See the exempt amount
The lowest of the three limbs the law compares, plus the taxable remainder.
Frequently asked
How is HRA exemption calculated?
It's the smallest of three numbers: the actual HRA you receive, your rent paid minus 10% of basic+DA, and 50% of basic+DA (40% for non-metro cities).
Which cities count as metro?
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai are treated as metro for this calculation. All other cities use the 40% limb.
Does this apply under the new tax regime?
No. HRA exemption is only available under the old tax regime. The new regime doesn't allow this exemption.
Is my salary information sent anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated in this tab.