Tax planning

HRA Exemption & Rent Receipt Generator

Calculate your exact HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) and generate printable rent receipts for employer submission and ITR filing.

Salary & HRA details

HRA exemption breakdown

LimitFormulaAmount
Limit 1 — Actual HRA receivedAs per salary slip₹2,40,000
Limit 2 — 50% of basic salary50% × ₹6,00,000₹3,00,000
Limit 3 — Rent minus 10% of basic₹3,00,000 − 10% × ₹6,00,000₹2,40,000
HRA Exempt (minimum of above)min(L1, L2, L3)₹2,40,000

Receipt details

12 rent receipts ready

April 2025March 2026

Tool FAQs

Short answers to the most common questions about this calculator.

Mandatory when annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000 (i.e., more than ₹8,333/month). Provide it to your employer along with the receipts.

Yes — if the rented property and owned property are in different cities, or if you live in the rented property. Claiming both in the same city for the same property is not allowed.

Only Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai are classified as metros for Section 10(13A). All other cities, including Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune, use the 40% limit.

Most employers accept a batch of receipts quarterly or at year-end. Check your HR policy — some require submission before December to reflect in Form 16.

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