Your HRA exemption is the lowest of three specific numbers — not just whatever you assume. Get the exact figure here.
HRA exemption is calculated as the minimum of three values: actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of basic salary, and 50% (metro) or 40% (non-metro) of basic salary. This only applies under the old tax regime, and only with genuine rent payment and documentation.
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