Income tax calculator: Can taxpayers claim HRA exemption on rent paid to spouse?
The income tax department has notified income tax return (ITR) forms and taxpayer are busy calculating their tax saving investments and expenses, which they can claim for exemption in their ITR for AY 2022-23 after the due date for TDS return filing i.e. 31st May 2022. However, while claiming HRA exemption, taxpayers are advised to think of innovative methods that can help them save income tax outgo. Taxpayers are also advised to know that it is up to the conscience of income tax officer whether it grant your tax exemption claim or not. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a classic example of it. As per the Section 10 of income tax act , a taxpayer can claim income tax exemption if it is paying rent for an accommodation which is not owned by it. So, if a taxpayer is residing in a house owned by its wife or husband, can claim HRA exemption under income tax act provided he or she is getting HRA in its monthly income. Explaining the income tax rule on HRA exemption, Pankaj Mathpal, MD ...