Can I claim HRA exemption in income tax if my husband actually paid rent and is not claiming it?

Can I claim HRA exemption in income tax if my husband actually paid rent and is not claiming it?

The HRA exemption is specifically applicable to individuals who themselves incur rental expenses and receive HRA as part of their salary, provided they meet the basic conditions eligible to claim HRA under Sec. 10(13A) of Income Tax Act 1961 and Rule 2A of Income Tax Rules 1962.?

?If your husband is the one making the rent payments, he should be the one eligible to claim the HRA exemption. Please note that in order to claim the deduction for HRA, you are generally required to submit documents such as a rent agreement and rent receipts to your employer. While a rent agreement is not mandatory for claiming HRA exemption, rent receipts are typically mandatory to support your claim.?