Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deduction

Self-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent ...
Tax Guru

Guide to HRA Exemption Claims under Scrutiny by Income Tax Authorities

The Income Tax Department is using AI, data analytics, AIS, and PAN-based verification to identify incorrect HRA exemption claims. The article explains common reasons for scrutiny, new compliance ...
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Can your HRA tax exemption claim get rejected despite submitting all proofs?

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a financial benefit that only salaried individuals can claim for tax deduction if their salary includes an HRA component. Even though you don’t need to submit proof in ...

Can you claim HRA for rent paid to your father? What if your employer rejected it?

Even if your employer has not allowed you the exemption for HRA, you can still claim it while filing the ITR for financial ...
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ITR filing 2026: How HRA, LTA, and other salary perks can help employees save up to Rs 2 lakh in tax?

Failure to provide proper documents to the employer results in a higher deduction of tax, and claim of HRA not appearing in ...

ITR filing: How can non-salaried persons claim House Rent Allowance?

Self-employed individuals and employees who do not receive HRA as a part of their CTC are eligible for deduction under section 80GG ...

Old vs New Tax Regime for FY 2025-26: How exemptions and deductions work for taxpayers under both systems

Choosing between the old and new tax regimes for FY 2025-26 is not just about tax slabs but also about the exemptions and ...