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HRA from one employer but not from the other

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Praash MaK

3 Points Posted on 04 August 2025

I received HRA from my recent employer but my previous employer did not mention any HRA in the provided Form 16. (May be, since I was a leaving employer I was not provided those benefits)

Now while filling ITR, how should I exempt the rent that I paid during the last financial year? I stayed 12 months in two different places paying the rent.

Kindly help me out. Since my previous employer did not deduct tax for the few months that I worked with them, I'm now liable to pay some amount as tax and I'm trying to reduce the liability.

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Quick Summary

This discussion addresses how to claim House Rent Allowance (HRA) for tax exemption when you've received it from one employer but not your previous one. The user is seeking guidance on how to declare rent paid across two different locations during the financial year while filing their Income Tax Return (ITR). The aim is to reduce tax liability, especially since the previous employer didn't deduct tax for the period worked.

Rama chary Rachakonda

Master in Accounts & high court Advocate

9620 Points Posted on 04 August 2025

Since the previous employer did not deduct tax for the few months worked with them, you can now liable to pay some amount as tax. To reduce the liaility, you can claim deductions available under various sections of the Income tax Act, such as Section 80C for investments in PPF, NPS, etc.,or Section 80D for health insurance premiums.

Praash MaK

3 Points Posted on 04 August 2025

My actual question is "While filling ITR, how should I exempt the rent that I paid during the last financial year?"

Should I claim HRA from one emplyer and rental paid for the rest of the period (with other employer)?