This discussion explores whether Mr A can claim HRA deduction on a lease property where he pays a substantial lease amount. The consensus is that HRA exemption under section 10(13A) generally cannot be claimed based on a notional value if no actual rent has been paid. Key requirements include providing the property owner's PAN if rent exceeds £1 lakh per annum, and ensuring the owner agrees to declare the rent as income and provides rent receipts.
23 June 2021
Mr A is leaving in the lease property paying Rs 2000000 . Can he claim HRA Deduction by providing rent receipts which is of 12% pa of lease amount i.e Rs 240000 which is equivalent to market rent to employer for claiming the HRA Deduction
23 June 2021
No, as I understand, in this case, HRA exemption u/s 10(13A) cannot be claimed based on a notional value as no rent has actually been paid. Further, PAN of the building owner required if rent is >1 lac pa.