Claiming HRA Exemption

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03 February 2011 Dear sirs,

I want to know whether a person can pay rent to his/her spouse for claiming Hra exemption. If not, please advise me under which section/circular/notification it is not possible. Its needed.

Regards,

Girish Mangla

03 February 2011 yes, a person can pay rent to his/her spouse for claiming HRA exemption..

03 February 2011 Please take care,
The ownership of the house must not be of the assessee.

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03 February 2011 You can but not advisable

04 February 2011 The relationship between a husband and wife is not commercial in nature and therefore the rent paid to spouse is not considered by the income tax authorities for the purpose of HRA exemption though there is no specific bar in section 10(13A) of the Income tax Act,1961.

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05 February 2011 Agree with Mr. Warrier


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