HRA exemption calculator — old tax regime
Enter your basic salary, HRA received and rent paid and see how much HRA is exempt from tax. It calculates in your browser (0 uploads, works offline).
How to use it
- Enter your figures in the fields above.
- The result and the formula appear instantly.
- Copy or Download the result.
FAQ
How do I calculate HRA exemption for free?
Enter your monthly basic, HRA received and rent paid, and mark whether you live in a metro — the exempt amount appears instantly in your browser with no upload, as the least of three legal figures, with the full breakdown shown.
How is HRA exemption calculated?
It is the smallest of three: the actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of basic, and 50% of basic (metro) or 40% (non-metro). Whichever is lowest is exempt; the tool shows all three so you can see which one binds.
Is my salary data uploaded?
No. The calculation runs locally and nothing is stored; it works offline.
Does HRA exemption apply under the new regime?
No — the HRA exemption is available only under the old tax regime. Under the new regime it does not apply, so choose the regime that suits you overall.
Limits
Estimate under the old regime; pending CA review. Metro is Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai only.
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