Employees claiming HRA exemption must maintain valid rent agreements, receipts, and payment proofs. Cash payments over Rs 2 lakh may incur penalties. Electronic payments are recommended. Landlord's ...

ITR filing season: If you are filing ITR and taking tax exemption under HRA, there are four documents that you need to keep safe. It is because some people also commit fraud in this, due to which if ...

Salaried employees in India claim tax benefits under House Rent Allowance (HRA) by submitting rent receipts. However, in an attempt to save money, tax-payers may often resort to submitting fake rent ...

I am currently working from home remotely. I am living with my parents, and they also live on rent. Can I claim HRA exemption if I send rent to my parents’ account monthly? Though my parents don’t ...

How to claim HRA on rent paid to parents As per the provisions of Section 10 (13A) of the Income-tax Act,1961, house rent allowance (HRA) exemption is not available where the accommodation occupied by ...

If you're planning to claim House Rent Allowance (HRA) using fake rent agreements or receipts, it's time to reconsider. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has started taking strict action ...

A ubiquitous component of most salary slips, house rent allowance (HRA) is a benefit that even financially not-so-savvy individuals are well aware of. Consequently, the exemptions linked to HRA are ...

You pay your rent diligently each month, file your income tax returns on time, and even claim your House Rent Allowance (HRA). But suddenly, an unexpected Income Tax Notice arrives, questioning your ...

House Rent Allowance claims under the old tax regime now require salaried individuals to disclose landlord relationships in Form 124 for rents over ₹1 lakh.

Salaried employees claiming House Rent Allowance (HRA) may soon have to provide more detailed disclosures while filing tax declarations. Under the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026, framed to ...