HRA is covered under Section 10(13A) of Income Tax Act 1961. Salaried Employees who live in a Rented house can claim HRA to lower their taxes – partially or wholly. The decision of how much HRA needs to be paid is made by employer. Part of Salary is apportioned to HRA.
1. CONDITIONS FOR CLAIMING HRA EXEMPTION?
– Salaried Individual only can claim HRA.
(Self employed cannot claim HRA. However Self Employed can also claim deduction of Rent paid under Section 80GG of Income Tax Act 1961.)
– Stay in Rented Accommodation
(Not living in a self owned).
– Rent paid exceeds 10% of Salary.
– HRA is a part of Salary.
(Can be seen in Form 16(B) Sr.no. 2 (e).)
– Not paying rent to spouse.
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