25 April 2011
there is no specific ceiling in Income tax,but there is exemption limit on HRA received that is 40% on basic non metro cities and 50% on basic metro cities
Generally based on HRA exemption in Income tax the HRA also will be decided
26 April 2011
no limit for HRA in income tax act but it can be exempt max 40% or 50% of basic for non-metro and metro city respectively. So companies normally give HRA 40% or 50% of basic. So that employee get maximum benefit, rest can be divided in other exempt allowances.