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HRA Exemption: 8 Cities Now Qualify for 50% Exemption – A Complete Practical Guide

From April 2026, 8 cities qualify for 50% HRA exemption. New rules impact calculations, compliance, and disclosures for salaried ...
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8th CPC Revised HRA Calculations: How house rent allowance can be revised for Level 1-7 employees at 1.92, 2.08 and 2.28 fitment factors

8th Pay Commission HRA Calculation: House rent allowance (HRA) is an important component for central govt employees' basic salaries. It depends on an individual's basic pay and the rating of the city ...
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8th CPC salary calculator: HRA set to more than double! Rates to change upon salary revision, here's how you will benefit

Whenever the 8th Pay Commission is discussed, the conversation invariably centers on the 'fitment factor' and 'basic salary.' However, the reality is that a significant portion of your take-home ...
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HRA Tax Benefit Calculations: Basic pay Rs 50,000; HRA Rs 15,000, and paying rent of Rs 12,500? Know how much tax benefit you may get this financial year

HRA Tax Relief for ITR FY 24-25: In the old tax regime, you get a tax benefit on the house rent allowance (HRA). But how much tax benefit do you get on HRA? If your basic pay is Rs 50,000, HRA is Rs ...

Income Tax Calculator 2026: Compare your income tax liability on Rs 15L, Rs 20L, Rs 30L and Rs 50L CTC under new vs old tax regime

The Income Tax Rules, 2026 introduce significant benefits for salaried employees, including expanded HRA and meal card tax ...

Forgot to claim HRA after switching jobs? Here’s a simple guide

To be eligible for this exemption, you must receive HRA, pay rent for a house you don't own, and opt for the old tax regime.