House Rent Allowance Calculation

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What is the monthly House Rent Allowance (HRA) received by Mr. Abhijeet from April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023?

  • $5,000
  • $2,000
  • $4,000 (correct)
  • $3,000

What was Mr. Abhijeet's monthly basic salary before July 1, 2023?

  • $7,000
  • $4,000
  • $6,000
  • $5,000 (correct)

What is the Dearness Allowance (D.A.) amount per month for Mr. Abhijeet?

  • $1,500
  • $2,500
  • $1,000
  • $2,000 (correct)

In which city was Mr. Abhijeet paying rent from April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023?

<p>Pune (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On what date did Mr. Abhijeet's basic salary increase?

<p>1/07/2023 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which city did Mr. Abhijeet start renting a new flat from October 1, 2023?

<p>Kolkata (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Mr. Abhijeet purchase his own flat?

<p>1/01/2024 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of salary is considered for HRA exemption in Pune?

<p>50% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the period from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024, what is the taxable house rent allowance?

<p>$9,600 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which section is House Rent Allowance exempted?

<p>10(13A) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Allowance given by employer to employee for meeting expenditure of rented accommodation.

Section 10(13A)

Section of the Income Tax Act which provides an exemption for HRA, reducing taxable income.

Assessment Year (A.Y.)

The financial year for which income is calculated and taxed running from April 1 to March 31.

Basic Salary

Basic pay before any additions.

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Dearness Allowance (D.A.)

An additional payment to compensate for cost of living.

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Allowances u/s 10(14)

Exemption depends on actual expenditures.

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% of Salary for HRA Exemption

If the rented house is in a metro city, the percentage will be 50% else it sill be 40%.

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Taxable HRA

The amount of HRA received that is subject to income tax after considering exemptions.

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HRA Exemption Calculation

Helps compute the taxable HRA by comparing actual amount you receive, 50% salary and the rent.

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Rent Paid Deduction

Rent paid minus 10% of salary.

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