How HRA Exemption Calculator (Section 10(13A) Rule 2A) Works & When to Use It
Calculate exact tax-exempt House Rent Allowance (HRA) and taxable HRA under Section 10(13A) and Rule 2A of Income Tax Rules. Calculations and file processing run in this browser tab. The tool does not send working inputs or files to our hosting server.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Enter the labelled values or choose an example.
- Run the tool and review the result and its assumptions.
- Copy or download the result. Reset restores defaults; Undo restores the previous settings.
Worked Examples
| Scenario | Input Parameters | Example Output |
|---|---|---|
| Metro City: ₹6L Basic, ₹2.4L HRA, ₹1.8L Rent | {"basicSalary": 600000, "hraReceived": 240000, "rentPaid": 180000, "cityType": "metro"} |
₹1,20,000 |
| Non-Metro: ₹8L Basic, ₹3.2L HRA, ₹2.6L Rent | {"basicSalary": 800000, "hraReceived": 320000, "rentPaid": 260000, "cityType": "nonmetro"} |
₹1,80,000 |
Formula, reference and effective date
- Reference Standard / Authority: Income Tax Department India — Section 10(13A) Rule 2A
- Applicable Period / Effective Date: AY 2026-27 (Old Tax Regime)
- Privacy & Execution Mode: Browser-Local Only (Zero Server Upload) (None (Pure Vanilla JS))
Important Limitations & Edge Cases
HRA exemption u/s 10(13A) is available only under the Old Tax Regime. Landlord PAN is mandatory if annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000. Check current official rules and your own circumstances before making a filing or financial decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is HRA Exemption Calculator (Section 10(13A) Rule 2A) completely free to use without registration?
Yes. Every tool on Easy Tools Today is 100% free with no paywall, no sign-up, and no subscription required.
2. Are the numbers or files I enter uploaded to any server?
Calculations and file processing run in this browser tab. The tool does not send working inputs or files to our hosting server.
3. What should I check before using the result?
Check current official rules and your own circumstances before making a filing or financial decision. Reference: Income Tax Department India — Section 10(13A) Rule 2A.