HRA is exempted to the extent of least of the following. 1.H.R.A actually received. 2.40%of salary(50% in case of metro cities like Delhi,Kolkata,Chennai,Mumbai). 3.Rent Paid in excess of 10%of salary.
Assuming U live in a metro city. Exemption available to u is
1.H.R.A actually received = Rs.18,204 2.50% of salary (1,80,000/2)= Rs.90,000 3.rent paid - 10%of salary.= 36,000-18,000=18,000. Therefore exemption =18,000 Taxable H.R.A = 18,204-18,000=204 It has been assumed that u are been living on rent for the entire f.y.
Salary for H.R.A = Basic+D.A(if considered for retirement benefits)+Commission as fixed %of turnover.