Rental allowance calculation

hi friends,


Mr. A is an salaried person working in Gujarat,his family is residing in Bangalore due to some reason.He is paying rent for both in Bangalore and Gujarat.However when it comes claiming HRA exemption he gets more benefitted on the rent paid to Bangalore building.In such a case can he claim HRA for Bangalore house instead of house in which he is residing ( Gujarat). Please share your opinion..
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This discussion explores whether a salaried individual paying rent in both Bangalore and Gujarat can claim House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption for the Bangalore property, even though they reside in Gujarat. The consensus is that HRA exemption is only applicable to the rent paid for the residential accommodation actually occupied by the assessee. Therefore, the rent paid for the Bangalore house is generally not eligible for HRA exemption.

No such rent paid on bangalore house is not allowable.

Excerpts from section 10(13A):

any special allowance specifically granted to an assessee by his employer to meet expenditure actually incurred on payment of rent (by whatever name called) in respect of residential accommodation occupied by the assessee, to such extent as may be prescribed having regard to the area or place in which such accommodation is situate and other relevant considerations.

So I think the exemption cannot be claimed in respect of Bengaluru property

No, rent paid for the house which is occupied by you is eligible for HRA exemption.
Rent for Bangalore house is not applicable

Not eligible for Bangaluru property rent. You can take HRA benefit only for Gujrat property rent paid. 

If you have to reduce tax payment then you find some other tax planning methods.
Thankyou every one for your replies.
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