When is the landlord's PAN required on a rent receipt?

The landlord's PAN is mandatory when the total rent you pay in a year exceeds ₹1,00,000 (about ₹8,333 a month). If the landlord does not have a PAN, you can submit a signed declaration from the landlord along with Form 60.

Do I need a revenue stamp on a rent receipt?

A ₹1 revenue stamp is needed on a rent receipt when the rent for that receipt is paid in cash and is more than ₹5,000. The landlord signs across the stamp. Rent paid by bank transfer, cheque or UPI does not need a revenue stamp.

How is HRA exemption calculated?

HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) is the least of three amounts: the actual HRA received, 50% of basic plus DA for metro cities (40% for non-metro), and the actual rent paid minus 10% of basic plus DA. This tool works out all three and shows the exempt and taxable portions.

Is a handwritten rent receipt valid?

Yes. A handwritten or printed rent receipt is valid as long as it carries the required details - tenant and landlord names, property address, amount, period, date and the landlord's signature, plus the landlord's PAN and a revenue stamp where they apply.

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Q: What details must a valid rent receipt have for HRA?

A rent receipt for an HRA claim should show the tenant's name, the landlord's name, the full address of the rented property, the rent amount, the period it covers, the date and the landlord's signature. If annual rent exceeds ₹1,00,000 the landlord's PAN is also mandatory, and a cash receipt above ₹5,000 needs a ₹1 revenue stamp.

Q: Can I claim HRA under the new tax regime?

No. The HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) is only available in the old tax regime. Under the new regime HRA is fully taxable, so rent receipts only help your tax if you opt for the old regime.

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Tenant full name

Rented property address Landlord full name

Landlord PAN (optional) Monthly rent (₹)

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HRA Details (Optional – for live calculation)

Basic + DA (per month) HRA received (per month)

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This is a 100% free rent receipt generator for India. Create a rent receipt for a single month or for the whole financial year and download it as one PDF – no sign-up, no watermark, no payment. Receipts are formatted for an HRA exemption claim under Section 10(13A), with the ₹1 revenue-stamp note and the landlord-PAN rule built in. Everything is generated in your browser, so the names, address, PAN and rent amounts you enter never leave your device.

What a valid HRA rent receipt needs

Requirement	When it applies	What to include
Tenant & landlord details	Always	Full name, address, PAN (landlord, if available)
Rent amount & period	Always	Monthly rent, start and end month
Payment mode	Always	Bank transfer, cheque, UPI or cash
Address of property	Always	Complete rented property address
Landlord's signature	Always	Signed by the landlord on each receipt
₹1 revenue stamp	Cash rent > ₹5,000 per receipt	Affix a ₹1 stamp; landlord signs across it
Landlord PAN	Annual rent > ₹1,00,000	Mandatory for the HRA claim (declaration + Form 60 if no PAN)

HRA exemption is the least of: actual HRA received, 50% of basic+DA (metro) / 40% (non-metro), and rent paid minus 10% of basic+DA. Rules follow the Income Tax Act, Section 10(13A) – see the official Income Tax Department.

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What details must a rent receipt have for HRA?

It should show the tenant's name, landlord's name, full property address, rent amount, the period it covers, the date and the landlord's signature. If annual rent is over ₹1,00,000 the landlord's PAN is also mandatory, and a cash receipt above ₹5,000 needs a ₹1 revenue stamp.

How is the HRA exemption calculated?

The exempt HRA is the least of three: (a) actual HRA received, (b) 50% of basic+DA for metro cities / 40% for non-metro, and (c) rent paid − 10% of basic+DA. Enter your basic and HRA and the HRA Summary tab shows all three and the exempt amount instantly.

When is the landlord's PAN required?

When the total rent you pay in a year exceeds ₹1,00,000 (about ₹8,333 a month). If the landlord doesn't have a PAN, you can submit a signed declaration along with Form 60. This tool flags the PAN field automatically once your annual rent crosses the limit.

Can I claim HRA under the new tax regime?

No – the HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) is available only in the old regime. Under the new regime HRA is fully taxable, so these receipts help your tax only if you opt for the old regime. Compare old vs new with the calculator →

Do I need a revenue stamp?

Only when the rent on a receipt is paid in cash and is more than ₹5,000 – then a ₹1 revenue stamp is affixed and the landlord signs across it. Rent paid by bank transfer, cheque or UPI doesn't need a stamp; the generator adds the stamp box only when it's needed.

Is a handwritten receipt valid?

Yes. A handwritten or printed receipt is equally valid as long as it carries all the required details – names, address, amount, period, date and the landlord's signature (plus PAN and revenue stamp where they apply). A printed receipt is simply easier to read and file with your employer.