HRA Calculator

Calculate House Rent Allowance tax exemption based on your salary, rent paid, and city classification.

Metro City
Non-Metro
Metro: Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata | Non-Metro: All other cities
Include if DA is part of retirement benefits

HRA Exemption Rules

  • Lowest of three calculations applies
  • Metro: 50% of basic salary
  • Non-Metro: 40% of basic salary
  • Actual HRA received
  • Rent paid - 10% of basic salary

HRA Summary

Basic + DA Salary: ₹60,000
HRA Received: ₹24,000
Rent Paid: ₹30,000
HRA Exemption: ₹18,000
Taxable HRA: ₹6,000
Annual Tax Saving: ₹64,800

HRA Exemption Calculation

50% of Basic Salary (Metro): ₹30,000
Actual HRA Received: ₹24,000
Rent - 10% of Basic: ₹24,000
HRA Exemption (Lowest): ₹24,000

Tax Savings Breakdown

Tax Slab Monthly Saving Annual Saving
5% ₹1,200 ₹14,400
20% ₹4,800 ₹57,600
30% ₹7,200 ₹86,400