{"id":53852,"date":"2026-06-30T17:33:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/?p=53852"},"modified":"2026-09-15T23:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T17:34:00","slug":"how-to-claim-hra-exemption-in-itr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/generic\/how-to-claim-hra-exemption-in-itr\/","title":{"rendered":"How to claim HRA exemption in your ITR: Step-by-step process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HRA exemption is a tax benefit under Section 10(13A) that allows eligible salaried employees living in rented accommodation to reduce their taxable salary by claiming a portion of the House Rent Allowance received from their employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many salaried employees, House Rent Allowance (HRA) forms an important part of their salary package, especially if they live in rented accommodation. The Income Tax Act (1961) allows eligible taxpayers to claim HRA tax exemption under Section 10(13A), which can help reduce their taxable income and lower their overall tax liability. However, there is an important condition \u2013 this benefit is available only to taxpayers who opt for the old tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the HRA tax exemption?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HRA is an allowance paid by employers to their employees to help them meet rental accommodation expenses. This allowance is usually an integral part of the salary structure, especially in big cities where rental costs are high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Section 10(13A) of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/generic\/tax-term-for-beginners\/\">Income Tax Act<\/a>, read with Rule 2A, eligible salaried individuals can claim an exemption on a portion of the HRA received, subject to specified conditions. This HRA tax exemption reduces the taxable portion of an employee&#8217;s salary and can help lower the overall tax burden. However, the exemption is available only if the employee lives in a rented house and has opted for the old tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/generic\/income-tax-slab-fy-2025-26\/\">Income tax slab for FY 2025-26<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Conditions to Claim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Old Tax Regime Only: <\/strong>The exemption applies only if you continue under the old tax regime for that financial year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rent Payments: <\/strong>You must actually pay rent for a house you live in, not just receive HRA as part of your salary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Landlord PAN: <\/strong>Required if your annual rent crosses Rs. 1 lakh, so the department can cross-verify the payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation: <\/strong>Rent receipts and a rent agreement should be kept ready, even though they aren&#8217;t uploaded during e-filing itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you claim HRA under the new tax regime?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, the HRA tax exemption under Section 10(13A) is available only to taxpayers who have opted for the old tax regime. It means employees who choose the new tax regime are not eligible to make an HRA claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the new tax regime is now the default regime for most taxpayers, the HRA received from the employer becomes fully taxable if you continue under it. If you wish to claim HRA benefits and meet the eligibility conditions, you must opt for the old tax regime while filing your Income Tax Return (ITR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/generic\/income-tax-on-12-lakh-salary\/\">Income tax on a 12 lakh salary<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is eligible to claim the HRA tax exemption?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To claim the HRA tax exemption, you must fulfil certain HRA claim rules mentioned in the Income Tax Act. Below are the key eligibility rules to claim HRA in ITR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You must be a salaried employee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRA should be a part of your salary package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must be living in a rented accommodation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should actually be paying rent for the accommodation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The accommodation should not be your own house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must opt for the old tax regime, as &#8220;HRA exemption is not available under the new tax regime.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper rent-related documents should be available if required for verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that self-employed individuals cannot claim the HRA tax exemption. However, they may be able to claim a deduction under Section 80GG, subject to the prescribed conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/loan-for-home\/how-to-declare-home-loan-in-income-tax\/\">How to Declare Home Loan in Income Tax<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much is the HRA exemption limit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of HRA tax exemption you can claim is calculated as the lowest of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Actual HRA received from your employer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50% of your basic salary + DA (Dearness Allowance) if you live in a metro city; 40% of your basic salary + DA if you live in a non-metro city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actual rent paid minus 10% of your basic salary + DA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), only Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai are treated as metro cities for HRA purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HRA exemption calculation with example<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before asking how to claim the HRA exemption, you must understand how to calculate the amount that qualifies for exemption. Let&#8217;s assume the following details for a salaried employee living in Mumbai (metro city):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Basic salary + DA \u2013 Rs. 6 lakh per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRA received \u2013 Rs. 2.4 lakh per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent paid \u2013 Rs. 25,000 monthly (Rs. 3 lakh per year)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The HRA exemption amount will be the lowest of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Actual HRA received<\/td><td>Rs. 2,40,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50% of basic salary + DA<\/td><td>Rs. 3,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rent paid minus 10% of basic salary + DA<\/td><td>Rs. 2,40,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The lowest amount is Rs. 2,40,000. Therefore, the employee can claim an HRA tax exemption of Rs. 2,40,000 while filing the income tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/generic\/how-to-save-tax-for-salary-above-20-lakhs\/\">How to save tax for a salary above Rs. 20 lakhs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to claim HRA exemption in your ITR?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve worked out your exempt HRA amount, actually entering it correctly is where most of the friction shows up, particularly around which <strong>HRA claim in income tax return<\/strong> field it belongs in. The steps below apply whether you&#8217;re filing <strong>HRA in ITR 1<\/strong> as a straightforward salaried filer or moving to ITR-2 because of other income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are wondering how to claim HRA in ITR, here is the step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Collect rent-related documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep copies of your rent receipts, rent agreement, and proof of rent payments. These documents are usually required for an HRA claim in an income tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Check HRA details in Form 16<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Review your Form 16 and verify the HRA received from your employer. In many cases, the employer may have already considered the HRA exemption while calculating TDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Calculate the HRA exemption amount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compute the exempt amount using the HRA calculation method explained above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Fill out the correct ITR form<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill out the appropriate ITR form based on your income sources and filing requirements. If you have capital gains or foreign income, choose ITR-2; else, ITR-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Enter the exempt HRA amount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to report your income correctly. The HRA exempt amount should also be accurate and in accordance with the HRA claim rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Review and submit the return<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end, double-check all information carefully and submit your ITR form. Even though you are not required to upload the supporting documents with the form, the income tax department may ask for them later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/generic\/difference-between-tax-deduction-vs-exemption\/\">Difference between tax deduction and tax exemption in India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What if your employer has already considered HRA in Form 16?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have submitted your rent proofs to your employer during the financial year, the HRA details will reflect in your Form 16 Part B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, the exemption details may also be pre-filled for an automatic HRA claim in the income tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you should always verify the HRA exemption amount, taxable salary, and other income details before filing your return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any discrepancy, make the necessary corrections while filing the ITR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Conditions to Claim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-Filled Exemption: <\/strong>If you submitted rent proofs to your employer, the HRA exemption is usually already factored into your Form 16 and pre-filled return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verification: <\/strong>Cross-check the pre-filled HRA exemption amount against your own calculation before you submit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Extra Manual Entry: <\/strong>You generally don&#8217;t need to recompute or re-enter the exemption if your employer has already accounted for it correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Retention: <\/strong>Keep your rent receipts and agreement on file regardless, in case the department asks for them later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What if you are claiming HRA directly in the ITR?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you did not submit rent receipts to your employer during the year, you can still claim HRA when filing your return. You will need to calculate the eligible HRA exemption manually, report the correct taxable salary, and keep all supporting documents ready for verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also note that Form 12BB has been replaced by Form 124 from 1 April 2026. You should follow the applicable reporting requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Claim Directly in the ITR Portal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Calculate Your Exemption: <\/strong>Work out the lowest of the three HRA components using the method explained earlier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Old Tax Regime: <\/strong>Choose the old tax regime option on the ITR portal before you start filling in salary details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigate to Salary Details: <\/strong>Go to the &#8220;Salary&#8221; schedule under &#8220;Gross Total Income&#8221; in your return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Section 10(13A): <\/strong>Enter your exempt HRA amount under the &#8220;Exempt Allowances U\/S 10&#8221; sub-section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify Tax Refund: <\/strong>Recheck the updated tax computation to confirm your refund or payable amount reflects the exemption correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to show HRA in ITR-1 (Sahaj)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your HRA is already reflected in your Form 16, you only need to verify that it is correctly mentioned in the ITR-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you did not provide your rent proofs to your employer, you can still show HRA in ITR-1 in the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the &#8220;Salary&#8221; schedule under &#8220;Gross Total Income&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the &#8220;Exempt Allowances U\/S 10&#8221; sub-section and select &#8220;10(13A)&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the eligible HRA exemption amount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify that your taxable salary is adjusted accordingly before submitting the return.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxpayers who are not eligible to file ITR-1 because of additional income sources may need to use ITR-2 or another applicable ITR form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the documents required to claim the HRA exemption?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not required to submit or upload any documents while filing your ITR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rent receipts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rental agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landlord&#8217;s PAN (if annual rent exceeds Rs. 1 lakh)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration of HRA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The income tax department may ask for these documents later during verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HRA claim rules and special cases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few HRA claim rules you should keep in mind when filing your ITR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>HRA exemption is available only under the old tax regime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must actually pay rent to claim the HRA tax exemption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRA should be a part of your salary package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must not be the owner of the house in which you are living.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can claim HRA if you are paying rent to your parents or siblings. The arrangement should be genuine and properly documented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can claim HRA even if you own a house in another city and live in rented accommodation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can claim HRA tax exemption and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/loan-on-property\/unlocking-hidden-potentials-mortgage-loan-tax-benefits-explained\/\">home loan tax benefits<\/a> (u\/s 24B and 80C) together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What if you don\u2019t receive HRA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not receive house rent allowance from your employer, you can fall back on Section 80GG of the Income Tax Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section allows individuals and HUFs (Hindu undivided families) to claim a tax deduction on rent paid, even if there is no HRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deduction available is the lowest of the following: Rs. 5,000 per month (Rs. 60,000 per year), 25% of Adjusted Total Income (ATI), Actual rent paid minus 10% of ATI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that, like the HRA exemption, the deduction under Section 80GG is also available only under the old tax regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/loan-for-home\/claim-home-loan-interest-before-possession\/\">Understanding home loan interest before possession<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the common mistakes to avoid when claiming HRA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid these common mistakes when making an HRA claim in your ITR. These mistakes can not only lead to the denial of the exemption but can also result in tax notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Claiming HRA exemption even if you have moved to the new tax regime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the wrong city classification (treating a non-metro city as metro).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not maintaining rent receipts and the rent agreement as supporting proof.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not providing the landlord&#8217;s PAN even if the annual rent exceeds Rs. 1 lakh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paying rent in cash without any trail or evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trying to claim HRA through fake rent documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claiming HRA while living in your own house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatacapital.com\/blog\/loan-for-home\/home-loan-tax-benefits-for-under-construction-property\/\">Home Loan Tax Benefits for Under Construction Property<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HRA exemption can be an effective way for salaried individuals living in rented accommodation to reduce their tax liability. However, the exemption is available only under the old tax regime. It&#8217;s important for taxpayers to understand the eligibility, calculation method, documentation requirements, and the filing process. It is also crucial to avoid certain mistakes, such as claiming HRA under the new regime and using an incorrect city classification when calculating the exempt amount. A little diligence can help you avoid claim denial and income tax notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HRA exemption is a tax benefit under Section 10(13A) that allows eligible salaried employees living in rented accommodation to reduce their taxable salary by claiming a portion of the House Rent Allowance received from their employer. 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