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ITR Filing 2025: Do You Need Rent Receipts To Claim HRA Tax Exemption?

Written by: Aayushi ChaubeyUpdated on: 11 Jul 2025, 11:32 pm IST
Claiming HRA in ITR 2025? Rent receipts are not needed if rent is under ₹36K/year. Over ₹1L? Get receipts, proof, & PAN ready.
ITR Filing 2025: Do You Need Rent Receipts To Claim HRA Tax Exemption?
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House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a valuable tax-saving tool for salaried employees. With new changes in ITR filing for 2025, it’s important to know when rent receipts are needed to claim HRA exemption. 

When Are Rent Receipts Not Required? 

If your total annual rent is below ₹36,000 (i.e., ₹3,000 per month), you can claim HRA without submitting rent receipts or your landlord’s PAN. This is helpful for people living in smaller towns or paying lower rent. 

When Are Rent Receipts Mandatory? 

If your annual rent is ₹1 lakh or more (₹8,333+ per month), you must provide: 

  • Rent receipts 

  • Proof of payment (such as bank or UPI transfers) 

  • PAN card of the landlord 

These documents are essential to avoid rejection of your HRA claim. 

Who Can Claim HRA? 

To claim HRA, you must meet the following conditions: 

  • You are a salaried employee 

  • HRA is part of your salary structure 

  • You live in a rented house 

  • You have opted for the old tax regime (HRA is not allowed under the new regime)  

Why This Matters in ITR Filing 2025 

The new ITR forms in 2025 have auto-verification systems. If your HRA claim lacks proper documents or mismatches with other details, it can be rejected or flagged for further review. 

Conclusion 

HRA is a great way to reduce your tax burden—just be sure you follow the rules. Keep rent receipts ready if your rent is over ₹1 lakh per year, and file your ITR with confidence. 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

Published on: Jun 20, 2025, 2:14 PM IST

Aayushi Chaubey

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