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HRA Exemption: 8 Cities Now Qualify for 50% Exemption – A Complete Practical Guide

Income Tax : From April 2026, 8 cities qualify for 50% HRA exemption. New rules impact calculations, compliance, and disclosures for salaried t...

March 30, 2026 8577 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Rule 205 Mandates Landlord Relationship Disclosure in HRA Claims

Income Tax : The Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 require salaried taxpayers to disclose their relationship with landlords, enabling enhanced scrut...

February 19, 2026 4917 Views 0 comment Print

HRA Deduction for Salaried Persons Under the New Tax Regime

Income Tax : Explains that HRA exemption is not permitted under the new tax regime and is fully taxable. Key takeaway: employees must compare r...

November 15, 2025 4683 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Income from house property

Income Tax : Summary of key tax rules for rental and house property income under the Income Tax Act, including sub-letting, deemed ownership, c...

November 3, 2025 552025 Views 67 comments Print

Salary Income – Answer to Common issues

Income Tax : Detailed summary on salary, allowances, perquisites, pension, gratuity, HRA, standard deduction, and related tax exemptions under ...

November 3, 2025 69452 Views 21 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 1035 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 25806 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 1548 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 456 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 1107 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 525 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 1461 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 63396 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 3684 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 35793 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 24123 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 1579 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 9453 Views 0 comment Print


Can I Claim HRA While Staying at My Parents’ House?

May 21, 2024 6549 Views 1 comment Print

If you’re earning a salary and living in a rented home, you can benefit from the House Rent Allowance (HRA) under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. But did you know that you can still claim this allowance even if you’re residing with your parents? Read on to find out how! House Rent […]

House Rent Allowance (HRA) Rules and calculations

April 23, 2024 14541 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemptions and how they affect tax savings. Understand the rules, calculations, and potential benefits for salaried employees.

CBDT Clarifies on Misleading Reports on HRA Claims

April 9, 2024 25806 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance addresses misconceptions regarding CBDT’s supposed special drive to reopen cases related to HRA claims, clarifying no such action is being taken.

Tax Department detects HRA Fraud with illegal usage of PANs!

March 31, 2024 14187 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the illicit use of PANs in House Rent Allowance (HRA) claims, revealed by the Tax Department. Understand HRA conditions, case laws, and employer responsibilities.

Understanding Section 80GG of Income Tax Act: A Boon for Renters without HRA

January 30, 2024 4773 Views 2 comments Print

Comprehensive guide to Section 80GG of the Income Tax Act. Learn about eligibility criteria, quantum of deduction, and an illustrative example. Maximize tax relief for renters without House Rent Allowance (HRA)

HRA Exemption Denied, Remitted for Reconsideration by ITAT Bangalore

October 21, 2023 1461 Views 0 comment Print

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 reconsideration due to lack of salary breakup.

What is HRA and what if I don’t have HRA?

August 1, 2023 3429 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about House Rent Allowance (HRA) and its tax benefits. Find out who is eligible to claim HRA and what to do if you don’t receive HRA.

Admissibility of HRA Paid to Parents/Spouse: Judicial Rulings

July 29, 2023 8661 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the admissibility of House Rent Allowance (HRA) paid to parents or spouse under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act. Analysis of judicial rulings and essential evidence for successful exemption claims.

How to Claim House Rent Allowance Exemption in Income Tax

July 26, 2023 9174 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the rules and guidelines for claiming House Rent Allowance Exemption can significantly reduce the tax burden for salaried individuals. In this article, we will walk you through the process of claiming HRA exemption in income tax.

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

July 20, 2023 63396 Views 0 comment Print

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled in favor of Aman Kumar Jain against the Income Tax Officer, permitting rent paid to a wife as eligible for HRA deduction under section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act.

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