Dayanand 02 February 2022

Hra

Good Morning Sir
If a couple posted to NE from Delhi and their dependents retain behind for study in a rented house, self occupied a government accommodation, are they eligible for additional HRA?

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Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 02 February 2022

HRA benefits are only available for a salaried person, where a self-employed person can't claim HRA benefits. Moreover, HRA tax exemption is only applicable in case the claimant is living in a rented house. In case of rent paid that exceeds Rs............

Megha 03 February 2022

Hi,

Under the Income-tax Act, 1961, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is available only in respected of one rented house by a salaried person under Section 10(13A). So if the couple wants to claim HRA in respect both houses they will not be able to do the same.

Best regards,
Megha