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The HRA helps in reducing the taxable income that you are liable to pay. The HRA tax benefits are only applicable for those employees who stay in a rental accommodation. If an individual is staying in his/her own house, he/she won't be eligible to claim the amount for tax deductions.
The calculation of HRA is based on various factors, such as the entitlement to 50% of the basic salary, if the employee is staying in a metro city (40% for other cities). The calculation of HRA for tax benefit is considered from one of the following three listed provisions:
- The actual amount allotted by the employer as the HRA.
- Actual rent paid less 10% of the basic salary.
- 50% of the basic salary, if the employee is staying in a metro city (40% for a non-metro city).
1. The least of the above mentioned amount will be considered for tax deduction from HRA.
2. The HRA cannot exceed more than 50% of your basic salary.
3. The landlord's PAN card is mandatory for rent exceeding Rs.1,00,000 per year. The landlord can provide a self-declaration in case if he/she doesn't have a PAN card.