Can wife claim hra exemption

Hi,

 

Can wife claim HRA exemption in her salary even her name is not mentioned in rent agreement. Rent agreement is made between landlord and her husband name.

 

Both husband and wife share 50%-50% share of rent amount and paying to the landlord.

 

Husband claimed his half of the share of rent as exemption in his salary to save tax. 

 

Can wife also claim her share of rent as exemption in her salary.

 

Please note the wife name is not mentioned in rent agreement.

 

Please reply ASAP.

 

Regards

Ajay

Replies (2)

Hi Ajay 

In the situation you just mentioned, wife would not be able to claim the HRA benefit. It would be advisable to renew the rent agreement in the name of both husband and wife.

Thanks

Poonam

Hi Ajay,

 

Wife can claim the HRA paid if she is paying the rent from her account. She should also be working woman. Get the rent receipt signed from landlord on your wife name and get the deduction.

It will be ideal if rental agreement is updated with your wife name.

Thanks

Mukesh

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