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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 ...

HRA relief expands to 8 cities from FY27: Who gets higher tax exemption

Expansion of higher HRA benefits to eight cities from FY27 comes alongside rigorous new disclosure rules designed to crack ...

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.
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Old Tax Regime 2026: From April 1, HRA claims get stricter for taxpayers; here's how

House Rent Allowance (HRA) remains the biggest reason many salaried taxpayers continue to stay in the old tax regime, but from April 1, 2026, claiming HRA exemption may become more difficult due to ...