Rent Receipt Format — Free Template for HRA Claims
Rent receipts are what substantiate an HRA exemption claim, and employers reject them for predictable reasons — no landlord PAN where rent crosses ₹1 lakh a year, missing period, or no signature. This format covers what is actually checked.
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Before you use this
The PAN threshold
Where annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh, the landlord’s PAN must be reported in your declaration to the employer. If the landlord has no PAN, a signed declaration to that effect is required instead. This is the single most common reason HRA claims are disallowed at the employer stage.
Revenue stamp
A one-rupee revenue stamp is required on receipts for cash payments above ₹5,000. Payment by bank transfer avoids the issue entirely, and gives you a far better evidence trail.
Pay by bank transfer
Rent paid in cash is harder to substantiate if the claim is examined. A monthly bank transfer with the rent agreement and receipts together makes the claim close to unassailable.
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