HRA Calculator
Calculate HRA exemption and taxable HRA.
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- Private in browser
- No signup
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HRA exemption
- Taxable HRA
- 120,000
- Rule 1: actual HRA
- 300,000
- Rule 2: rent − 10% basic
- 180,000
- Rule 3: 50% of basic
- 300,000
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About HRA Calculator
House Rent Allowance (HRA) is partly exempt from income tax under the old regime. HRA Calculator on TheToolss computes your exemption as the least of three amounts: actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of basic salary, and 50% of basic (metro) or 40% (non-metro). Enter annual figures to see your exempt and taxable HRA, plus each rule’s value. It runs in your browser — free, private, and no signup.
How to use HRA Calculator
- Enter your annual basic salary and HRA received.
- Enter annual rent paid and choose metro/non-metro.
- Read your exempt and taxable HRA.
Key features
- Applies the least-of-three rule
- Metro vs non-metro handling
- Shows each rule’s amount
- Exempt and taxable HRA
- Private in-browser calculation
Frequently asked questions
- Is the HRA Calculator free?
- Yes. It is free on TheToolss with no signup.
- How is HRA exemption calculated?
- The exemption is the least of: actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of basic, and 50% of basic (metro) or 40% (non-metro).
- Which cities count as metro?
- Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai are treated as metro cities (50%). Others use 40%.
- Does HRA exemption apply in the new tax regime?
- HRA exemption is generally available under the old regime. Verify current rules for your situation.
- Is my data uploaded?
- No. The calculation runs in your browser.
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