HRA Claim for Family Members Rent

[Anisha]

Hello Community-

Can I claim HRA exemption while paying rent for my parents staying away from me?

Suggestions please.

Regards,
Ann

[Arpana]

Hi Ann,

You can claim.

[Anil]

@Anisha

Hello Community-

Can I claim HRA exemption while paying rent for my parents staying away from me?

Suggestions please.

Regards,
Ann

Hi @Anisha,

Yes! You can claim tax exemption on HRA if you are paying rent to your parents. However, you should have sufficient documents that serve as proof of this transaction.

And make payments are made online for a proof / POI purpose. All the other rules remains the same.