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How to use the HRA Calculator?
1. Enter your **Basic Salary** (per year).
2. Enter the **DA** (Dearness Allowance) if applicable.
3. Enter the **HRA Received** from your employer.
4. Enter the total **Rent Paid** annually.
5. Select if you live in a **Metro City** (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai).
6. The tool calculates the Exempted HRA and Taxable HRA.
About HRA Exemption Calculator
House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption is calculated under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act.
The exemption is the minimum of: Actual HRA received, Rent paid minus 10% of salary, or 50% (Metro)/40% (Non-Metro) of salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities are considered Metro for HRA?
Only Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai are considered metro cities (50% rule). All others are non-metro (40% rule).