Rent Receipt Generator
Fill in a few details and download signed-ready rent receipts for your HRA claim.
Annual rent is above ₹1,00,000, so your employer will ask for the landlord’s PAN. If the landlord has no PAN, attach a declaration from the landlord.
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Print, get each receipt signed by your landlord, and submit to your employer.
How to use
- Enter your name, your landlord’s name and the rented address.
- Enter the monthly rent and the months you need (e.g. April to March).
- Choose monthly or quarterly receipts and how you paid.
- Download the PDF, print it, and get each receipt signed by your landlord.
What your employer checks
- Tenant and landlord names, address of the rented property, period and amount on each receipt.
- Landlord’s signature (and revenue stamp for cash receipts above ₹5,000).
- Landlord’s PAN if yearly rent is above ₹1,00,000.
- Often a rent agreement as supporting proof.
Source: Income Tax Department — Employees: benefits allowable (landlord PAN if annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh, Circular 08/2013) · Last verified: Verified
If the landlord has no PAN, the employee should give a declaration from the landlord with name and address. Revenue stamp: receipts for cash payments above ₹5,000 generally carry a ₹1 revenue stamp under the Indian Stamp Act. Confirm with your employer, since practice varies for bank transfers.
Frequently asked questions
When is the landlord’s PAN required?
If the rent you pay is more than ₹1,00,000 a year (about ₹8,333 a month), your employer will ask for the landlord’s PAN for your HRA claim. If the landlord has no PAN, give a declaration from the landlord instead.
Do rent receipts need a revenue stamp?
Receipts for cash payments above ₹5,000 generally carry a ₹1 revenue stamp signed across by the landlord. For bank or UPI payments, many employers do not insist on it. Check your employer’s policy.
Can I claim HRA under the new tax regime?
No. The HRA exemption is available only under the old tax regime. Use the Salary Calculator to see which regime is better for you.
Should I make receipts if I did not pay rent?
No. Receipts must reflect rent actually paid. Fake rent receipts can lead to tax penalties.