HRA Calculator for Non-Metro Cities — 40% Rule
Non-metro HRA uses 40% of basic. For basic ₹5L, HRA ₹2.5L, rent ₹1.8L: exempt = min(₹2.5L, 40% of ₹5L = ₹2L, ₹1.8L − ₹50K = ₹1.3L) = ₹1.3 lakh. Taxable HRA: ₹1.2 lakh.
HRA Exempt (Tax-Free)
₹1,80,000
HRA Taxable
₹1,20,000
HRA exemption = minimum of: (1) HRA received, (2) 50%/40% of basic for metro/non-metro, (3) Rent paid minus 10% of basic. Only applicable under Old Tax Regime.
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