House rent allowance is paid by an employer to his employee. The employee as per the eligibility under section 10 (13A) can claim exemption from House Rent Allowance (HRA) received every month. A self-employed person did not get a salary from the employer. Therefore, he can not claim an exemption under section 10 (13A) of the income tax act 1961. However, a self-employed … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions on House Rent Allowance exemption