HRA Exemption for self occupied rental accommodation plus rent paid for the residence of dependant parents?

Question

I'm residing at Delhi in a rental accommodation and am currently claiming the HRA for that but wanted to know if I can also get HRA exemption for the rent which I'm paying for my parents residence at another city in addition to the one which I am already enjoying.

Answer 1

No.

Also the HRA must be paid to you by your employer.

For salary breakup to get maximum deductions, read:Income From Salary http://mytaxes.in/index.php?topic=17.0

Answer 2

You do not claim HRA. It is a part of your salary paid by your employer. The amount you receive as HRA is eligible for exemption on the following basis:

H.R.A.  Least of the following is deductible :

1. Residence in metro - 50% of salary , elsewhere - 40%.

2. Actual  H.R.A. received.

3. Excess of rent paid over 10% of salary.