Important note
This calculator is a simplified estimator. Actual tax treatment depends on current tax rules, documents, and your salary structure.
HRA Calculator India
Calculate estimated House Rent Allowance exemption and taxable HRA using salary, HRA received, rent paid, and city type.
HRA result
Salary for HRARs. 0.00
Rent minus 10% salaryRs. 0.00
HRA exemptionRs. 0.00
Taxable HRARs. 0.00
Formula
HRA exemption formula
HRA exemption is generally the minimum of actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of salary, and 50% of salary for metro or 40% for non-metro cities.
FAQ
HRA calculator FAQ
What is HRA exemption?
HRA exemption is the portion of House Rent Allowance that may be exempt from tax if you pay rent and meet the required conditions.
What counts as salary for HRA?
For this simplified calculator, salary means basic salary plus DA forming part of retirement benefits.
Which cities are metro for HRA?
Metro treatment is commonly used for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. Other cities generally use the non-metro rule.