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Rent Receipt Generator

Generate professional rent receipts for HRA (House Rent Allowance) tax exemption. Auto-formatted for Indian tax submission with amount in words, revenue stamp indication, and landlord PAN.

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Required if annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000

Why You Need Rent Receipts

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Save Tax on HRA

Submit rent receipts to your employer to claim HRA exemption under Section 10(13A). Reduce your taxable income significantly.

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ITR Filing Proof

Required documentation if you claim HRA in your Income Tax Return. Proper receipts prevent scrutiny notices.

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Legal Record

Maintains proof of payment and tenancy terms. Protects both tenant and landlord in case of disputes.

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Instant Generation

No more handwritten receipts. Generate professional, formatted receipts in seconds with auto amount-to-words conversion.

HRA Exemption Calculator

Your HRA exemption is the least of the following three amounts:

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Actual HRA received
₹20,000/month × 12 = ₹2,40,000
2
Rent paid – 10% of basic salary
₹15,000 × 12 – (10% of ₹50,000 × 12) = ₹1,20,000
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50% of basic (metro) / 40% (non-metro)
50% of ₹50,000 × 12 = ₹3,00,000
Exemption: ₹1,20,000 (least of above) | Taxable HRA: ₹1,20,000

What is HRA (House Rent Allowance)?

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a component of your salary provided by employers to help employees meet their rental accommodation expenses. Under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, you can claim exemption on HRA, reducing your taxable income significantly.

The exemption amount is calculated as the least of the following three:

  1. Actual HRA received from employer
  2. Actual rent paid minus 10% of basic salary
  3. 50% of basic salary (for metro cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai) OR 40% of basic salary (for non-metro cities)

Why Rent Receipts are Mandatory

From FY 2016-17 onwards, the Income Tax Department has made it mandatory to submit proof of rent payment to claim HRA exemption. Here’s what you need:

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Rent Receipts

Monthly or quarterly receipts from landlord with signature

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Rent Agreement

Stamped agreement for rent above ₹3,000/month (recommended)

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Landlord PAN

Mandatory if annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000 (₹8,333/month)

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No Receipt = No Exemption

Without proper documentation, full HRA becomes taxable

Revenue Stamp Rules

As per the Indian Stamp Act, rent receipts for amounts exceeding ₹5,000 should have a ₹1 revenue stamp affixed. However, for HRA purposes:

  • Revenue stamp is not mandatory for income tax filing
  • Some employers may require it for their internal records
  • Our generator includes an optional revenue stamp indication
  • Physical stamp must be purchased from post office and cancelled by landlord

Monthly vs. Quarterly Receipts

You can generate receipts for any period:

  • Monthly: Most common, matches salary cycle
  • Quarterly: Reduces paperwork, acceptable for tax purposes
  • Annual: Single receipt for entire year (if rent is consistent)

Pro tip: Generate receipts for the full financial year (April-March) in one go to avoid last-minute rush during tax filing season.

Landlord PAN Requirements

If your annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000 (approximately ₹8,333 per month), you must provide your landlord’s PAN:

If Landlord Doesn’t Have PAN or Refuses:

  1. Try to convince them – it’s a genuine requirement
  2. Get a declaration from landlord stating they don’t have PAN
  3. Submit rent agreement as additional proof
  4. Keep bank transfer records as payment proof
  5. Last resort: Claim exemption in ITR, but be prepared for scrutiny

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this receipt legally valid?

Yes, our receipt follows the standard format accepted by employers and the Income Tax Department. It includes all required fields: tenant name, landlord name, amount in figures and words, property address, rental period, and payment mode.

Can I generate receipts for previous months?

Yes, you can backdate receipts, but ensure the dates match your actual payment records. Backdating for tax fraud is illegal, but correcting documentation for actual rent paid is acceptable.

Do I need landlord’s signature on the receipt?

Ideally yes, but for HRA exemption, many employers accept receipts without signature if supported by rent agreement and bank transfer proof. We recommend getting signatures for amounts above ₹10,000/month.

What if I pay rent to parents?

You can claim HRA for rent paid to parents if they own the property and show this rental income in their tax return. Generate receipts in their name, and they must report this as “Income from House Property.”

Is revenue stamp mandatory?

No, for income tax purposes, revenue stamp is not mandatory. It’s only required if the monthly rent exceeds ₹5,000 and you’re using the receipt as legal evidence in court. For HRA, a signed receipt is sufficient.

Can I pay rent in cash?

Cash payments are valid but risky. If rent exceeds ₹20,000 per month, cash payments are not advisable. Use bank transfer, UPI, or cheque for amounts above ₹20,000 to have a payment trail.

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