Calculate the tax-free part of your house rent allowance (HRA), including the new 8-city 50% rule from FY 2026-27.
In the old tax regime, the exempt part of HRA is the least of:
"Salary" means basic + dearness allowance.
No. HRA exemption is available only in the old regime.
Yes, if your rent is more than ₹1 lakh a year.
Yes, if you really pay them rent and they show it as income. Rent to a spouse is generally not accepted.