Can I claim HRA Exemption for rent that I paid for my Dependents, Income Tax

[Arvind Kumar]

Hi

I am living in a company accommodation, however my dependents (parents) are living in a different city and I am paying their rent as they do not have any source of income. Can I claim HRA exemption for the rent that I paid for the house in which my parents are living. (Please note that I am residing in an company provided accommodation.)

Please advice.

Thanks

Arvind

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[Deepak Aggarwal]

Hello,

HRA exemption is available only on expenditure actually incurred on payment of rent in respect of residential accommodation occupied by the assessee. It is irrelevant whether parents are dependent or not.

Thanks