Higher HRA, bigger deductions? Why the old tax regime may work only for select salaried taxpayers

New draft rules for the Income Tax Act, 2025, are sparking a debate between old and new tax regimes. Salaried taxpayers may find the old regime more beneficial if they can utilise exemptions like ...
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HRA exemptions under old tax regime may expand to new cities soon; all you need to know

The Government may soon offer meaningful tax relief to salaried individuals living in large urban centres by expanding the scope of exemptions for the House Rent Allowance (HRA) under the old income ...
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HRA alone saves more income tax in old tax regime for many salaried taxpayers; why Budget 2026 should increase its limits and scope

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a tax break which salaried taxpayers usually receive, and it’s one of the few exemptions without a maximum limit. For instance: Section 80C has a cap of Rs 1.5 lakh, and ...