I downloaded a few rent receipts to declare my HRA. I am a bit confused about why the PAN number of the landlord is required. If it is not provided, will the receipt still be valid?
Actually, PAN No is required for rental receipts. However, if any landlord is holding a PAN No and is willing to provide it, then you can include the PAN No on the receipt.
One more thing to note is that you should not download the rental receipt; instead, try to purchase it from the nearest stationery shop.
Yes, PAN number is not mandatory for rental receipts. However, if the rent is paid by the company directly, they may ask for the PAN number as they will deduct TDS.
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