Is a rent receipt mandatory for HRA?

Yes, if your annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000, you must submit rent receipts along with the landlord's PAN to claim HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act.

What details are required in a rent receipt?

A valid rent receipt must include: tenant name, landlord name, rental address, rent amount, payment period (month/year), date of payment, and landlord signature.

Do I need revenue stamp on rent receipt?

A revenue stamp is required on rent receipts when the cash payment exceeds ₹5,000 in a single transaction as per the Indian Stamp Act.

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Tenant Details

Tenant Name *

Tenant Address

Landlord Details

Landlord Name *

Landlord Address

Landlord PAN (for HRA > ₹8,333/month)

Stamp / Seal Image (optional)

Property & Payment

Property Address *

Rent Amount (₹) *

Payment Mode

Month

Year

Receipt Number

Bulk Generate

Multiple months ek saath print karo (HRA tax ke liye)

RENT RECEIPT

Receipt No: RR-807572

Rent Period

April 2026

Amount Received

₹—

Received From

—

Received By

—

Property Address

—

Payment Mode

Bank Transfer

Date

30 April 2026

Landlord Signature

This is a computer-generated receipt. Valid for income tax / HRA purposes.

How to save as PDF

Click "Print / PDF" → In the print dialog, choose "Save as PDF" as the destination → Click Save.

Why Do You Need a Rent Receipt?

Required by employers to claim House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption
Proof of payment in case of disputes with landlord
Required for income tax purposes when annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh
Landlord PAN mandatory if annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh (₹8,333/month)
Accepted by all government departments and employers

HRA Tax Exemption Rules

HRA exemption is the minimum of:

1Actual HRA received from employer
2Rent paid minus 10% of basic salary
350% of basic salary (metro) or 40% (non-metro)

If monthly rent > ₹8,333, you must provide landlord's PAN to your employer.

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