HRA proof sheet
Work out HRA exemption month by month for the 2026-27 tax year and print a one-page summary of salary, HRA, rent and landlord details to hand in with your rent receipts.
This tool is for understanding and preparation only. Results are estimates based on the assumptions shown. File on the official channels.
HRA working and rent details, tax year 2026-27
| Month | Basic + DA | HRA | Rent | Rent − 10% | 40/50% cap | Exempt |
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Employee signature: ____________________ Date: __________
Prepared with Tax Colony, an educational tool. Not an official document. Exemption applies only under the old regime.
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How to use it
- Enter your name and the landlord’s details.
- Fill April with your basic pay plus DA, the HRA you received and the rent you paid. Tick “Metro city” for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata or Chennai.
- Blank months copy the month above. Type new figures in any month where your pay, rent or city changed.
- Press Print or save as PDF and attach it to your rent receipts.
How each month is worked out
The exempt HRA for a month is the lowest of the HRA received, rent minus 10% of basic plus DA, and 50% (metro) or 40% of basic plus DA. This is the same rule as the HRA calculator, applied month by month.
The 2026-27 tax year falls under the Income-tax Act, 2025. The proof sheet uses the same least-of-three rule. Section numbers and the employer declaration form under the new Act are not shown here Needs review.
Things to know
- HRA exemption is only available under the old regime.
- Employers usually ask for the landlord’s PAN when yearly rent is above ₹1,00,000 Needs review.
- Nothing you type leaves your browser or is saved. This is a learning aid, not advice.
Sources
Last verified: 4 Nov 2026