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FAQs on Income from house property

Income Tax : Learn how rental income is taxed, who is treated as the owner, and how deductions under Section 24 are computed. The guidance also...

June 24, 2026 557296 Views 67 comments Print

Salary Income – Answer to Common issues

Income Tax : This guide explains the tax treatment of salary, allowances, perquisites, retirement benefits, and deductions under the Income-tax...

June 24, 2026 70082 Views 21 comments Print

Guide to HRA Exemption Claims under Scrutiny by Income Tax Authorities

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department is using AI, data analytics, AIS, and PAN-based verification to identify incorrect HRA exemption claims....

June 18, 2026 2019 Views 0 comment Print

Can I Claim HRA and Home Loan Benefits at the Same Time? My CA Said Yes, My Colleague Said No

Income Tax : HRA exemption and home loan deductions operate under separate sections of the Income Tax Act. Taxpayers may claim both under the o...

June 4, 2026 1242 Views 0 comment Print

HRA Exemption in ITR Filing 2026: Why HRA Is Not Showing in ITR and How to Claim It Correctly?

Income Tax : The article explains that HRA exemption is unavailable under the new tax regime, which is why the HRA field may not appear in the ...

May 26, 2026 4419 Views 2 comments Print


Latest News


No proposal to reclassify Bengaluru as a metropolitan city for HRA purposes

Income Tax : Explore the current status of Bengaluru's inclusion for HRA exemption under income tax laws and government policy on metropolitan ...

August 6, 2024 1131 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Clarifies on Misleading Reports on HRA Claims

Income Tax : Ministry of Finance addresses misconceptions regarding CBDT's supposed special drive to reopen cases related to HRA claims, clarif...

April 9, 2024 25899 Views 0 comment Print

No HRA for government employees staying with spouse in government allotted flat

Finance : A government employee is not entitled to get House Rent Allowance(HRA) if he or she is residing with the spouse who has been all...

August 22, 2009 1596 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Section 80C Deduction & HRA Exemption Rejected as Assessee Failed to Produce Evidence

Income Tax : The Tribunal upheld the disallowance of HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) as the assessee failed to submit any supporting docume...

March 18, 2026 531 Views 0 comment Print

HRA & Chapter VIA Deductions Under Scrutiny — Tribunal Orders Full Adjudication

Income Tax : ITAT restores Sunil Shigli’s appeal after CIT(A) summarily dismissed it over a supposed 4-day delay. Tribunal di...

September 29, 2025 1194 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad Allows HRA Claim and Condonation of Delay

Income Tax : The ITAT Ahmedabad has allowed an assessee's appeal, condoning a 30-month delay and ruling against the CPC's disallowance of House...

August 8, 2025 645 Views 0 comment Print

HRA Exemption Denied, Remitted for Reconsideration by ITAT Bangalore

Income Tax : In the Ravindra R.V. vs. DCIT case, ITAT Bangalore remits the denial of HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) back to the AO for rec...

October 21, 2023 1518 Views 0 comment Print

HRA Deduction: Rent Paid to Wife Qualifies under Section 10(13A)

Income Tax : The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled in favor of Aman Kumar Jain against the Income Tax Officer, permitting re...

July 20, 2023 63621 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


SEBI clarifies on HRA issues of staff misguided by external elements

SEBI : SEBI addresses employee concerns on HRA and work culture, asserting transparency and accountability amidst claims of external infl...

September 4, 2024 3822 Views 0 comment Print

Instructions regarding Grant of HRA to Central Government employees

Income Tax : No.2/4/2022-E.IIB Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure *** North Block, New Delhi. Dated the 30th Dec...

December 30, 2022 36816 Views 0 comment Print

Format of Deceleration of Income Tax Deduction Claimed & House Rent Receipt

Income Tax : Proof of savings/documents viz. insurance premium receipt, NSC, Infrastructure Bond, PPF Bank Statement, Housing Loan Certificate ...

November 2, 2021 24159 Views 0 comment Print

Circular No. 90-Income Tax dated 26-6-1972

Income Tax : Circular No. 90-Income Tax With the issue of orders in the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure),...

June 26, 1972 1651 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Letter : F. No. 12/19/64-IT(A-I), dated 2-1-1967

Income Tax : Reference is invited to the Central Board of Direct Taxes letter F. No. 12/19/64-IT(B), dated 22-2-1966 , where in it was intimate...

January 2, 1967 9594 Views 0 comment Print


Income Tax Benefits to Residents & Indian Companies

October 17, 2025 52767 Views 2 comments Print

Overview of tax concessions for Indian residents and domestic companies for AY 2026-27, covering lower corporate tax rates (15%-25%), presumptive taxation (Sections 44AD/44ADA), capital gains exemptions, extensive TDS relief thresholds, and special higher tax exemption limits/rebates for resident senior citizens and super senior citizens.

Income Tax Benefits for Salaried Persons A.Y. 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)

October 17, 2025 564009 Views 47 comments Print

Summary of key income tax benefits for salaried individuals for AY 2026-27, covering a range of exempt allowances like HRA, Children Education Allowance, and Transport Allowance, along with taxable perquisites, retirement benefits (Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment), and standard deductions.

HRA & Chapter VIA Deductions Under Scrutiny — Tribunal Orders Full Adjudication

September 29, 2025 1194 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT restores Sunil Shigli’s appeal after CIT(A) summarily dismissed it over a supposed 4-day delay. Tribunal directs re-examination of delay and adjudication on merits of HRA and Chapter VIA addition.

ITAT Ahmedabad Allows HRA Claim and Condonation of Delay

August 8, 2025 645 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Ahmedabad has allowed an assessee’s appeal, condoning a 30-month delay and ruling against the CPC’s disallowance of House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under Section 10(13A).

Understanding HRA, TDS, and Income tax notices: Analysis

April 4, 2025 7446 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about HRA claims, TDS obligations on rent, and why taxpayers are receiving tax notices. Understand compliance steps to avoid penalties and legal issues.

Received a Notice on HRA Claims? Here’s How to Stay Compliant

March 25, 2025 22842 Views 14 comments Print

Many taxpayers who have claimed an HRA deduction exceeding ₹5 lakh in their income tax returns have received an email from the Income Tax Department this Sunday requesting them to verify the HRA claims for the past three years because no TDS on rent payments has been made by the assesse u/s 194IB.

TDS on rent, confusions? Here are the possible solutions!

March 25, 2025 50580 Views 9 comments Print

Confused about TDS on rent? Understand Section 194-IB, its implications, penalties, and solutions to rectify non-compliance. Find out the right steps to take.

House Rent Allowance (HRA): Exemption, Tax Benefits, Rules & Provisions

March 10, 2025 14583 Views 0 comment Print

This blog delves into the nuances of HRA, its exemptions, tax deductions, and the rules governing it, specifically within the Indian context.

Fake Rent Receipts for claiming HRA exemption: Consequences

October 21, 2024 22341 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the risks and penalties of submitting fake rent receipts to claim HRA exemptions and learn how to comply with tax regulations effectively.

HRA Exemption & Home Loan Deductions: Tax Planning Guide

September 24, 2024 4707 Views 0 comment Print

Explore HRA exemptions and home loan deductions under old tax regime to minimize tax liability effectively. Learn to claim both benefits wisely.

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