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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 557251 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 70073 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 4404 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 528 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 63618 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 36813 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


What is a Rent Receipt? Format & How to fill House Rent Receipt?

September 4, 2024 4803 Views 0 comment Print

Learn what a rent receipt is, its mandatory contents, and how to format and fill it out correctly to claim HRA deductions.

SEBI clarifies on HRA issues of staff misguided by external elements

September 4, 2024 3822 Views 0 comment Print

SEBI addresses employee concerns on HRA and work culture, asserting transparency and accountability amidst claims of external influence over junior staff.

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

August 6, 2024 1131 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the current status of Bengaluru’s inclusion for HRA exemption under income tax laws and government policy on metropolitan city designations.

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

May 21, 2024 6705 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 14718 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 25899 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 14358 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 4845 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 1518 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 3579 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.

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