IndiaPublic toolsAY 2026-27

Calculate HRA exemption the clean way

Enter salary, rent, and HRA once, then see the exemption, taxable HRA, and the exact limiting factor instantly.

The HRA estimator applies the standard least-of-three comparison so you can see the exempt amount and the taxable balance quickly.

Official Scope

Focused on resident-individual public estimates and quick filing guidance.

AY 2025-26 and AY 2026-27 slab views are included here first.

India Transition

India is in the wider transition toward the Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 2026.

This release keeps the calculator anchored to the currently published resident-individual slab references used for common return estimates.

HRA Exemption Calculator

Least of actual HRA, rent minus 10% of salary, and 50% or 40% of salary.

Result
₹2,10,000
Estimated exempt HRA
Salary for HRA₹9,00,000
Actual HRA₹3,60,000
Rent minus 10%₹2,10,000
Metro / non-metro cap₹4,50,000
Taxable HRA₹1,50,000

Use Cases

Check how much HRA remains taxable before payroll proofs are submitted.
Compare metro and non-metro treatment for relocation scenarios.
Use the result as a clean input for old-regime tax comparison.

Sources

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Useful when rent math should not slow you down

Does the page use the standard least-of-three HRA rule?

Yes. It compares actual HRA, rent paid minus 10% of salary, and the metro or non-metro salary cap.

Can I add DA and commission for salary base?

Yes. The calculator includes fields for DA and turnover-based commission used in the salary base.

Will this tell me taxable HRA too?

Yes. The result shows both exempt HRA and the remaining taxable HRA.