Understanding HRA exemption: A guide to claiming it while filing ITR in India

The House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculation in income tax returns relies on factors such as salary, HRA component, rent paid, ...
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8th CPC Revised HRA Calculations: How house rent allowance can be revised for Level 1-7 employees at 1.92, 2.08 and 2.28 fitment factors

8th Pay Commission HRA Calculation: House rent allowance (HRA) is an important component for central govt employees' basic salaries. It depends on an individual's basic pay and the rating of the city ...

HRA tax rule tweak explained: What salaried people should know on changes from April 1

The government has proposed changes to House Rent Allowance (HRA) rules that could allow salaried employees in more cities to claim higher tax exemption on rent. The draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 aim ...

Metros to get big HRA tax relief soon? Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad on govt's 50% exemption list proposal

The Centre plans to widen the list of cities eligible for a 50% House Rent Allowance exemption under the old tax regime, ...
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Salaried Employees In These Cities May Soon Get 50% HRA Exemption — Is Yours On The List?

As per the existing income tax rules, salaried employees in only four metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are ...

Income Tax Relief for Salaried Class Under Old Tax Regime: Here’s How Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 Could Help You Save More

Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 propose higher HRA limits, bigger exemptions on gifts, education, hostel and meals, along with ...