Understanding HRA exemption: A guide to claiming it while filing ITR in India

The House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculation in income tax returns relies on factors such as salary, HRA component, rent paid, ...

Higher HRA, bigger deductions? Why the old tax regime may work only for select salaried taxpayers

New draft rules for the Income Tax Act, 2025, are sparking a debate between old and new tax regimes. Salaried taxpayers may ...
The Financial Express

Tax Talk: Expanded metro list for HRA adds shine to old tax regime

The draft Income Tax Rules 2026 propose expanding the 50% HRA exemption limit to Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Ahmedabad.
Hindustan Times

Higher HRA benefit likely for Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad: What renters under the old tax regime should know

With the government considering expanding the list of cities eligible for a higher House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under the old tax regime, salaried employees in several major urban centres ...
moneycontrol.com

Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad added to 50% HRA exemption list under draft I-T rules

Did our AI summary help? Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad are set to be included in the list of Metro cities eligible for a higher House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption of 50 percent under the ...

Earning Rs 15–25 lakh? Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 could make the old tax regime more rewarding—here’s how to cut your income tax bill

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 propose increased allowance limits, potentially allowing taxpayers under the old regime to pay ...