Rent Receipt Generator
Generate printable rent receipts for claiming HRA tax exemption. Enter details once, generate receipts for all months.
How to use rent receipts for HRA claims
Submit rent receipts to your employer's payroll team (usually in January–February) to adjust TDS. Receipts must have a ₹1 revenue stamp if the amount exceeds ₹5,000 per month.
If your annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh (i.e., more than ₹8,333/month), you must provide your landlord's PAN. Without it, the employer cannot process your HRA exemption claim.
Keep a rent agreement along with receipts. If the total is significant, also maintain bank transfer records as evidence of actual payment made to the landlord.
Frequently asked questions
Is a revenue stamp required on rent receipts?
Yes, if a single receipt is for more than ₹5,000, it should bear a ₹1 revenue stamp with the landlord's signature across it. For monthly rents above ₹5,000, affix a revenue stamp to each receipt before the landlord signs.
Can I claim HRA if I pay rent to a family member?
You can claim HRA if you pay rent to a parent who owns the property. However, the rent must be genuinely paid (bank transfer recommended). You cannot claim HRA for rent paid to a spouse — the Income Tax department does not recognise spouse as a separate economic entity for this purpose.
What if I am staying in a different city from where I get HRA?
HRA is calculated based on the city where you actually reside and pay rent, not where your employer is located. If you pay rent in a metro (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai), the HRA exemption is up to 50% of basic salary.
How much HRA is exempt from tax?
The HRA exemption under the old regime is the minimum of: (1) actual HRA received, (2) 50% of basic salary for metro cities or 40% for others, and (3) actual rent paid minus 10% of basic salary. This calculator helps generate the receipts; use the HRA Exemption Calculator on this site to find your exempt amount.
Do I need to submit original receipts or can I use printouts?
Most employers accept printed receipts with the landlord's signature (hand-signed). Digital receipts are increasingly accepted, but it is advisable to get the landlord's physical signature on printed copies for any amount exceeding ₹5,000/month.