Is house rent taxable?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published Apr 10, 2026
For most employees, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a part of their salary structure. Although it is a part of your salary, HRA, unlike basic salary, is not fully taxable. Subject to certain conditions, a part of HRA is exempted under Section 10 (13A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This helps an employee to save tax.
For most employees, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a part of their salary structure. Although it is a part of your salary, HRA, unlike basic salary, is not fully taxable. Thus, if you opt for the new income tax regime either in FY 2020-21 or FY 2021-22, then you will not be able to claim tax-exemption on HRA.
What is the maximum limit of house rent allowance?
50%
Claim Rules for HRA Your allotted HRA cannot exceed more than 50% of your basic salary. As a salaried employee, you cannot claim for the full rental amount you are paying.
How much tax will I pay on my rental income?
How much tax will I pay on my rental income? Your rental profits are taxed at the same rates as income you receive from your business or employment – 0%, 20%, 40% or 45%, depending on which tax band the income falls into. Your rental income gets added to any other income you earn, which could tip you into a higher tax bracket. For example:
When do I need to fill in my rental income tax return?
If you don’t already receive a tax return, you must notify HMRC of any rental income by 5 October after the end of the tax year (5 April). You will usually need to fill in a tax return if you earn money from renting out property.
Do you pay tax on rental income in New Zealand?
You need to pay tax on rental income in the year it’s earned. Most people who earn rental income will pay income tax on it. This includes people who: who are not New Zealand residents but earn rental income from their New Zealand properties.
What kind of income is considered rental income in Canada?
Income earned from renting out property is considered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to be rental income or business income depending on the duration of the rental and the types of services included in the rental agreement. For more information, go to Reporting real estate income and expenses.