Mr. Kadam is entitled to a salary of Rs. 25000 per month. He is given an option by his employer either to take house rent allowance or a rent free accommodation which is owned by the company. The HRA amount payable was Rs. 5000 per month. The rent for the hired accommodation was Rs. 6000 per month at New Delhi. Advice Mr. Kadam whether it would be beneficial for him to avail HRA or Rent Free Accommodation. Give your advice on the basis of “Net Take Home Cash benefits”.

Mr. Kadam is entitled to a salary of Rs. 25000 per month. He is given an option by his employer either to take house rent allowance or a rent free accommodation which is owned by the company. The HRA amount payable was Rs. 5000 per month. The rent for the hired accommodation was Rs. 6000 per month at New Delhi. Advice Mr. Kadam whether it would be beneficial for him to avail HRA or Rent Free Accommodation. Give your advice on the basis of “Net Take Home Cash benefits”.
A . Avail HRA
B . Rent Free Accomodation
C . Both are Beneficial
D . None of the Above

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Answer: A