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 ...

Renting a house but not receiving HRA? Non-salaried individuals can still claim tax deduction on rent

Non-salaried individuals, including freelancers and business owners, cannot claim HRA, which are exclusive to salaried employees. But there's another way to do it.
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Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how you can claim tax relief

Section 134 allows individuals who do not receive HRA as part of their salary to claim a deduction for rent paid towards ...
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Income tax return filing: No HRA? You can still claim tax benefits on rent paid

Most employers pay house rent allowance (HRA) to their employees’ as part of their cost-to-company (CTC) structure. This amount is exempt from tax under section 10(13A), subject to certain criteria.