HRA Exemption Calculator

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How much of your HRA is tax-free

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Monthly basic + DA (₹)
Monthly HRA received (₹)
Monthly rent paid (₹)
City type
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HRA Exemption Calculator — at a glance

Find out how much of your HRA you can claim as tax-free.

Input
Basic ₹40,000
Rent ₹15,000
Run
Result
Exempt ₹11,000 / month

How to use it — step by step

Monthly basic + DA, HRA received, rent you pay and whether you live in a metro city.

1

Enter your values

Fill in the boxes. Sensible example values are already filled in for you.

2

Calculate HRA

Press the button. The answer is worked out instantly on your device.

3

Read or copy the result

See the big answer and the extra details, then press Copy to keep them.

Pro tips

Small things that make the result better.

✦Keep rent receipts and the landlord’s PAN if yearly rent is above ₹1 lakh.
✦You can claim HRA only if you actually pay rent.
✦HRA exemption works under the old tax regime.

Quick facts

3 ruleslowest one wins
Metro50% vs 40%
Yearlyshows annual value
Freeno signup

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is exempt: the highest or lowest value?+

The lowest of the three amounts is the tax-free part.

Is this tax advice?+

No. It is a quick estimate. Check current rules or ask a tax professional before filing.

Is my data safe?+

Yes. Everything runs inside your own browser. Your text, files and images are never uploaded to any server.

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