HRA Exemption on rent paid in foreign on foreign salary

[Vikas Aggarwal]

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

Can u please short out my this query, a resident of india is in a job for approx 2 month in UK & getting salary & HRA for the FY 2012-13, can rent paid by him for this period in foreign during his employment in UK liable for HRA Exemption india at the time of calculation of taxation income in india. (Salary recd in UK treated as Indian salary & charged tax as per indian tax laws).

 

Thanks & regards,

CA Vikas Aggarwal 

AI Summary

Indian Resident Queries HRA Exemption for Overseas Rent; Section 10(13A) May Apply, Debate Ensues Among Experts A resident of India working in the UK for two months during the fiscal year 2012-13 inquired whether rent paid abroad is eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under Indian tax laws. The query was addressed by two individuals. One respondent suggested that Section 10(13A) of the Indian tax code does not differentiate between rent paid domestically or internationally. Another participant shared a similar experience and sought further clarification due to scrutiny by the tax department.