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flag India raises HRA tax exemptions to 50% in eight cities starting April 1, 2026, with new disclosure rules and benefit limits.

flag India has introduced the Income Tax Rules, 2026, effective April 1, 2026, expanding higher House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemptions to eight major cities—Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru—where the exemption rate rises to 50% of salary, up from 40% elsewhere. flag Taxpayers must now disclose landlord relationships in Form 124, especially for rent paid to relatives, to prevent misuse. flag The rules also increase the taxable value of company-provided cars, raise the tax-free limit for meal benefits under the old regime to Rs 200 per meal, and allow up to Rs 2 lakh in annual tax-free interest-free loans. flag These updates aim to enhance transparency and fairness in tax compliance.

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