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Here’s How You Can Claim Tax Exemptions For House Rent Allowance

HRA deductions are only permitted for salaried and self-employed people who reside in rented housing

Although HRA is eligible for a deduction under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, it may also be partially or completely taxable.

People frequently need to relocate to change their cities to find jobs. In such circumstances, they might wind up spending rent for housing. Therefore, employers frequently give House Rent Allowance (HRA) to employees to make up for this expense. HRA is a portion of the salary that employees receive in addition to their basic pay to cover house renting costs.

It is a sum of money that a company gives to a worker to cover the cost of living in the workplace. Although HRA is eligible for a deduction under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, it may also be partially or completely taxable. Your salary, the HRA you receive, the actual rent you pay, the location of your job and residence, and other factors all play a role in calculating the HRA deduction. Self-employed people can also profit from HRA tax benefits.

Basic Requirements For HRA Tax Deduction

If a person fulfils the following requirements, they may be eligible for an HRA deduction under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act:

The person requesting the HRA deduction is either paid or self-employed.

The resident must be renting their home. It is not possible to calculate HRA taxes when you live in your own home.

You should be able to show proof that the rent was made, such as an authorised receipt for the house rent. This means that even if your employer gives you HRA as part of your salary, you cannot claim an HRA deduction if you do not pay rent.

HRA deductions are only permitted for salaried and self-employed people who reside in rented housing, according to HRA exemption guidelines. This indicates that the full sum will be taxable even if your salary structure includes an HRA section or component if you are not paying rent.

For example, the HRA of Rs 84,000 to an employee would be taxed according to their applicable income tax bracket if they had not paid rent. HRA regulations provide the advantage of claiming an exemption from the HRA under Section 80GG of the ITA for self-employed people who do not receive an HRA component. If their employer does not pay HRA, salaried people who pay rent may choose to opt for HRA deductions.

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Source: News18