Taxes in 2026: Paying rent to parents to claim HRA is legal; here's how to save up to Rs 1.2 lakh

HRA forms part of an employee’s salary package and is intended to offset rental housing costs. Although HRA is treated as ...
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House Rent Allowance: Eligibility, benefits, tax implications, how to calculate HRA exemption and more queries answered

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a vital part of employees' salaries, offering tax benefits. To qualify, individuals must be salaried employees living in rented accommodations. The exempt HRA amount is ...
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Income tax filing: How to save tax on house rent allowance; all you need to know

No matter whether you stay at your parents’ house or not, you can claim tax exemptions on the rent paid. If you are an employee, the house rent allowance of HRA might be part of the salary on which ...

GHMC expansion boosts salaries of teachers and staff

The expansion of GHMC boundaries has significantly increased the House Rent Allowance (HRA) and City Compensatory Allowance ...