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🏠 SECTION 10(13A) / SECTION 19 · 4 FYs

HRA Exemption Calculator FY 23-24 to 26-27

Multi-year HRA exemption calculator. Supports all 4 financial years with both Section 10(13A) of IT Act, 1961 and Section 19 of IT Act, 2025. Auto-applies 3-way minimum rule: actual HRA, rent − 10% basic, and 50% (metro) / 40% (non-metro).

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All amounts annual. Auto-applies correct section per selected FY.

Income Tax Act, 1961 · Section 10(13A)
Usually 40-50% of CTC
Only for govt/PSU employees. Private sector: 0
From Form 16 / salary slip
Total rent for the financial year (April–March)
Metro: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai ONLY. All others non-metro.
Used to estimate tax saved on HRA exemption
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Multi-Year HRA Calculator

Enter your details. Calculator handles both IT Act 1961 and IT Act 2025 automatically.

📐 3-Way Minimum Rule
  • 1. Actual HRA received
  • 2. Rent − 10% of (Basic + DA)
  • 3. 50% (metro) / 40% (non-metro) of (Basic + DA)
Lowest of three = Exempt amount

HRA Rules — Year-Wise & Act-Wise

1

FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25)

Section 10(13A) of IT Act 1961. Standard 3-way minimum. Available only in Old Regime. Not allowed in default New Regime u/s 115BAC.

2

FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)

Same rules as FY 23-24. Section 10(13A). Note: Standard deduction in new regime raised to ₹75K (HRA still only in old regime).

3

FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)

Same Section 10(13A). With 87A rebate now up to ₹12L (new regime), the trade-off between HRA (old regime) and rebate (new regime) needs recalc.

4

FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28) ⭐

IT Act 2025 applies. HRA exemption now under Section 19 read with Schedule II. Substantive rule unchanged — only section number changes. Still old regime only.

5

Metro Cities (Constant)

Only 4 cities qualify as metro for HRA: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai. Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad = Non-Metro. This is per Rule 2A of IT Rules — unchanged across all years.

6

PAN of Landlord

Required if annual rent > ₹1 lakh (₹8,333/month). Without PAN, employer may not allow exemption. Rule unchanged across all years and both Acts.

HRA Multi-Year FAQs

Why is HRA section number changing under IT Act 2025?
The Income Tax Act, 2025 is a restructuring exercise. The substantive rule (3-way minimum) is identical, but section numbering moves from Section 10(13A) of the 1961 Act to Section 19 read with Schedule II of the 2025 Act. This affects ITR filing for FY 2026-27 onwards — you'll cite the new section numbers.
Can I still claim HRA after IT Act 2025?
Yes. HRA exemption continues exactly as before — same calculation, same conditions, same documentation requirements. Only the legal reference changes. Old regime still allows HRA, new regime still doesn't (per Section 202 of IT Act 2025, equivalent to old Section 115BAC).
Has the metro list changed?
No. The 4 metros (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai) have been the same since HRA rules were introduced. Despite tier-1 city growth (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune), Income Tax Rules still consider them non-metro for HRA. This was carried over to IT Act 2025 without change.
Should I prefer Old Regime for HRA across years?
Depends on YEAR + your specific income. For FY 25-26 onwards, 87A rebate is ₹60K up to ₹12L income. This makes the new regime more attractive for many salaried employees, even after losing HRA. Use our Salary Calculator to compare both regimes for YOUR situation.
What about Section 80GG (if no HRA)?
If you're salaried but DON'T receive HRA, you can claim under Section 80GG (Section 110 of IT Act 2025). Limit: Lower of (a) ₹5,000/month = ₹60K/year, (b) 25% of total income, (c) actual rent paid minus 10% of total income. Cannot claim if you own a house in same city.
Can I claim HRA if I pay rent to parents?
Yes, but with strict conditions: (1) Parents must own the property, (2) actual rent payment (bank transfer preferred), (3) parents declare this rent as income in their ITR, (4) proper rent agreement. ITO scrutinizes these — keep paper trail. Same rules apply under IT Act 2025.
What about TDS on rent (Section 194-IB)?
If monthly rent ≥ ₹50,000, tenant must deduct 2% TDS u/s 194-IB (reduced from 5% on 1 Oct 2024). Under IT Act 2025, this becomes Section 393. Use our TDS Calculator for accurate computation.
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