HRA Exemption Calculator
Verify your tax-exempt rent allowance under Section 10(13A) instantly. Compares actual HRA, salary thresholds, and city locations.
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50% of basic limit (40% for non-metro)
Exempt HRA (Annual)
₹1,14,000
Taxable HRA (Annual)
₹1,26,000
Tax Savings (Annual)
₹34,200
Statutory Rule Calculation Breakdown
Your tax-exempt allowance is determined by the lowest of the following three rules:
Landlord PAN Card Required
Since your annual rent (₹1,80,000) exceeds ₹1 Lakh, you are legally required to declare your landlord's PAN to your employer to claim this tax exemption.
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Understanding HRA Exemptions under Section 10(13A)
Salaried individuals residing in rented accommodations in India are eligible to deduct House Rent Allowance (HRA) from their taxable salaries. This exemption is calculated dynamically based on three specific legal caps. If you claim HRA, you must declare and file your rent receipts or agreements with your employer to claim standard TDS concessions.
The 3 Statutory Limits
Your tax-exempt HRA is legally capped by the lowest of these three calculations:
- Actual Allowance: The full HRA component stated on your salary payslips.
- Salary Limit: Exactly 50% of Basic + DA salary if residing in a metro city, or 40% if residing in non-metro areas.
- Excess Rent: The actual annual rent paid minus 10% of your Basic + DA salary.
Documentation & Audit Proofs
To prevent tax scrutiny, ensure you maintain the following documentation:
- Landlord PAN Card: Required if annual rent exceeds ₹1 Lakh. If the landlord does not have a PAN, a signed declaration is needed.
- Rent Agreements & Receipts: Ensure rent receipts are stamped and signed, and supported by electronic bank transfer records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TrulyInvoice for Tally Prime.
On clear digital PDF invoices, TrulyInvoice achieves approximately 96% field-level extraction accuracy based on internal benchmarks. Accuracy on handwritten or low-resolution scanned invoices is approximately 88-90%. Our review-first workflow ensures you catch and correct any AI omissions before they reach Tally.
TrulyInvoice differs from Suvit in three specific ways: (1) Bulk upload support — TrulyInvoice processes multi-file batches at once vs Suvit's 10-invoice cap. (2) Transparent monthly plans starting at ₹399/month for 1,000 pages (Lite), ₹599 for 2,000 pages (Plus), and Custom High Volume Plans vs Suvit's annual subscription model. (3) Multi-user team seating (up to 3 seats) sharing a single voucher quota. Suvit includes broader module coverage like GST filing that TrulyInvoice focuses on purely as a dedicated invoice-to-Tally engine.
Yes. TrulyInvoice's AI extracts data from handwritten invoices, PDFs, scanned images, and multi-page documents. It's trained on diverse Indian invoice formats including handwritten text.
Setup is typically quick: sign up, enable Port 9000 in Tally settings, install the connector, and test with a sample invoice.
TrulyInvoice supports common GST scenarios and can help map interstate (IGST) and intrastate (CGST+SGST) flows based on invoice and ledger data.
TrulyInvoice supports PDF invoices, JPG/PNG images, scanned documents, and handwritten invoices. It works with GST invoices, purchase bills, and sale invoices from any Indian vendor.
Yes. TrulyInvoice works with Tally running on your local computer. Enable Port 9000 in Tally settings (F1 > Settings > Connectivity) and the connector handles the rest. No cloud hosting required.
TrulyInvoice automatically creates missing ledgers and stock items in Tally. You can also create them manually in Tally and click Refresh to sync.
Yes. Invoices are encrypted in transit and at rest. The Tally sync happens on your computer — data never leaves your network during the sync process.
TrulyInvoice processes most invoices in 15-30 seconds from upload to Tally sync. This includes AI extraction, your review, and the actual sync. A single user can process 100+ invoices in under an hour with the review-first workflow.
TrulyInvoice includes a mandatory review step before syncing. You can edit any field the AI extracted. Additionally, mathematical validation checks if amount equals quantity multiplied by rate, flagging potential calculation errors automatically before they reach Tally.
No technical expertise required. Setup involves three simple steps: enable Port 9000 in Tally settings (F1 > Settings > Connectivity), download the connector app, and sign in. Most users complete setup in under 5 minutes. Phone and WhatsApp support is available if needed.
Yes. You can upload up to 20 invoices per batch upload (PDFs, scans, or photos). The system processes them sequentially with 99%+ accurate AI extraction, and you can review and sync them individually or in batches to Tally Prime.
TrulyInvoice creates both Purchase and Sales vouchers in Tally. It supports standard GST scenarios including intra-state (CGST+SGST) and inter-state (IGST) transactions. The system auto-maps GST rates and creates appropriate ledgers based on your invoice data.
Yes. TrulyInvoice includes a free 14-day trial with instant signup — no credit card required. Plans start at ₹399/month for Lite (1,000 pages) and ₹599/month for Plus (2,000 pages, 2 seats) after your trial ends. No hidden costs.
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