How To Claim HRA When Paying Rent To Your Parents: Rules Explained
Paying rent to your parents to claim House Rent Allowance (HRA) is legal—but only if done properly. Make sure you pay rent through bank transfers, have a formal rent agreement, and your parents declare the rental income in their tax returns.
Aug 10, 2025, 09:10 AM IST
8th Pay Commission HRA: Check 7th Pay Commission's Recommendation For Central Govt Employees' Maximum HRA In X, Y, Z Cities
While all eyes will be glued to the quantum of HRA under 8th Pay Commission, here's a sneak-peek into the recommendations of Central Govt Employees' Maximum HRA In X, Y, Z Cities made by 7th Pay Commission.
Mar 21, 2025, 14:03 PM IST
8th Pay Commission HRA: Check Percentage Of House Rent Allowance To Central Govt Employees In X, Y, Z Cities Under 7th Pay Commission
8th Pay Commission HRA Update: How much HRA is expected to be recommended by the 8th Pay Commission? Here are the HRA recommendations by 7th Pay Commissions, that might give a rough idea for the upcoming pay panel.
Feb 17, 2025, 10:41 AM IST
Budget 2024: House Rent Allowance Should Be Extended To New Tax Regime
House Rent Allowance (HRA) deductions should be allowed under the New Tax Regime, expects the common man.
Jul 10, 2024, 16:45 PM IST
ITR 2024: Can You Save Up To Rs 1.8 Lakh On Tax By Paying Rent To Your Wife? Check Details
Contributing to these long-term investment schemes can help you save up to Rs 1.50 lakh in a financial year.
Jul 03, 2024, 16:17 PM IST
Beware! Claiming False HRA While Filing ITR Could Cost You THIS Much: Check Here
It’s important to note that you must reside in a rented house to qualify for HRA exemption under Section 10(13A).
Jun 21, 2024, 15:31 PM IST
CBDT: No Special Initiative To Reopen HRA Mismatch Cases, Confirms
There have been reports on social media and in the news about CBDT inquiries into cases where employees have inaccurately claimed HRA and rental expenses
Apr 08, 2024, 21:29 PM IST
Using HRA To Save Income Tax? Why It Isn't A Good Idea Anymore
The Income Tax Department is actively identifying individuals involved in fraudulent tax deductions.
Mar 30, 2024, 15:38 PM IST
Updated HRA rules 2023: THESE central government employees NOT ELIGIBLE for claiming House Rent Allowance
In the revised and updated provisions, laying the conditions for drawal of House Rent Allowance, the DOE OM said a government servant shall not be entitled to HRA under the following conditions.
Jan 09, 2023, 13:17 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: From DA to HRA hike, here’s looking at 5 big updates for govt employees
Central government employees are hoping to hear more good news in relation to 7th Pay Commission.
Feb 12, 2022, 14:56 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Centre could soon hike HRA by 3%, but there’s a catch
Currently, the government pays HRA at 27%, 18% and 9% rates depending on the category of the city where the worker is employed.
Jan 20, 2022, 17:21 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees could get salary hike ahead of New Year, check how
Central government employees are expected to start receiving an HRA hike soon.
Nov 26, 2021, 18:11 PM IST
7th Pay Commission latest update: Modi govt's big decision on HRA likely this New Year, check category and city-wise pay band
Check out the percentage of House Rent Allowance (HRA) pay band calculation for Railway Employees based on 7th pay commission.
Nov 18, 2021, 12:37 PM IST
ITR Filing: Landlord's PAN not available? Here is how you can still claim HRA
While filing ITR, among the several essential claims, you also need to claim House Rent Allowance (HRA) in form 16.
Nov 17, 2021, 12:30 PM IST
7th Pay Commission latest update: Modi govt's New Year gift to Central govt employees, big decision on HRA likely
The Finance Ministry has already initiated planning on increasing the HRA of central government employees, a move that is expected to benefit more than 11.56 lakh employees working with Indian Railways.
Nov 16, 2021, 14:18 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Central government employees’ salaries could increase by Rs 8,100, here’s why
7th Pay Commission: Lakhs of central government employees are expected to receive a major hike in their salaries starting from January 2022.
Nov 06, 2021, 16:53 PM IST
Good news for Central govt employees! Salary expected to rise. Check DA Hike, HRA calculation
The Dearness Allowance has been increased to 28% since July 1, necessitating an increase in the HRA as well.
Oct 08, 2021, 13:02 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Ahead of 3% DA hike, here’s looking at recently announced benefits for Central govt employees
The Central government is all set to increase the DA and DR for government employees again.
Sep 19, 2021, 17:42 PM IST
Like Seventh pay commission recommendation: CM Manohar Lal Khattar increases 9 nine allowances for Haryana government employees
Under the special allowance for child care Rs 1,500 which would be given to female employees with disability, per child monthly, an official release said.
Apr 22, 2018, 07:58 AM IST
Should you buy a house or stay on rent?
The decision to rent or buy a home actually depends on an individual's economic condition.
Dec 08, 2017, 11:15 AM IST