Inputs and options
The HRA Calculator is an input-based calculator — you type values directly in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Basic salary + D.A. | The monthly basic plus D.A. used to compute the percentage caps |
| HRA received | The house rent allowance component paid by your employer |
| Monthly rent | The rent you actually pay for the rented accommodation |
| City type | Whether your city is metro or non-metro |
Options
- City type — metro uses the 50% cap, non-metro uses the 40% cap
- Rent-minus-10% rule — the tool computes your rent minus 10% of basic plus D.A. automatically
- Exemption view — shows the least-of-three exemption and the resulting taxable HRA
Getting the best results
- Use the correct city type — choosing metro when you live in a non-metro city overstates your exemption
- Enter the rent you actually pay, not your HRA, because the rent-minus-10% rule uses it separately
- Remember the exemption is the least of the three amounts, so it is often capped by your actual HRA or rent
Verdict
The HRA Calculator takes your salary, HRA, rent, and city type, then returns the correct least-of-three exemption and the taxable HRA under the old regime.