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New Tax Regime: Shift to Rent-Free Accommodation (RFA)
Under the default New Tax Regime, HRA exemptions are strictly disallowed. Any HRA received becomes fully taxable. To save tax, employees should restructure their CTC.
The Solution: Employer-Leased Housing (RFA)
Instead of receiving HRA, request your employer to directly lease the property. Under CBDT valuation rules, the taxable perquisite is capped at heavily subsidized rates:
- 10% of Salary in cities with population > 40 Lakhs
- 7.5% of Salary in cities with population 15-40 Lakhs
- 5% of Salary in other areas
Example: Converting ₹6 Lakhs of taxable HRA into RFA can reduce taxable income by ₹3 Lakhs to ₹4 Lakhs legally.
Top Tax-Saving Perquisites (Both Regimes)
Shift away from taxable cash allowances (like Special Allowance) and integrate these tax-exempt perquisites into your CTC:
1. Employer NPS Contribution - Sec 80CCD(2)
This is the most powerful deduction available in the New Tax Regime. Up to 10% of your Basic + DA contributed by the employer to your Tier-1 NPS is completely tax-free.
2. Company Leased Car
Using a company-leased vehicle adds only a nominal flat amount (e.g., ₹1,800 or ₹2,400/month) to your taxable income, saving you from paying heavy car EMIs out of your post-tax income.
Understanding Section 10(13A)
Calculation Methodology
The HRA exemption is calculated as the minimum of the following three criteria:
- Actual HRA received from the employer.
- 50% of Basic Salary for Metro cities, or 40% for Non-Metro cities.
- Actual rent paid minus 10% of the Basic Salary.
*Important: If you pay annual rent exceeding ₹1,00,000, providing your landlord's PAN to your employer is mandatory.
Tax-Saving Tips for HRA
- **Keep Rent Receipts:** Ensure you have **proper rent receipts** for proof.
- **Metro vs Non-Metro Difference:** In **metro cities**, HRA exemption is **50%** of salary; in **non-metro**, it’s **40%**.
- **Renting from Family:** If you pay rent to **parents**, make sure they declare it in their **ITR**.
- **Claim Correctly:** Use **Form 16** and declare HRA exemption properly.
By understanding **HRA exemption rules**, you can significantly **reduce your taxable income** and maximize your **tax savings**.
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