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How should an Indian salaried employee think about HRA under the new and old tax regimes?
I receive House Rent Allowance in India and keep hearing different things from payroll and online calculators. Please explain when HRA exemption is available, why the regime choice matters, and why payroll declarations are not always the final tax answer.
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