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Address
CASH RECEIPT
No: RCT-2026-0001
Date: 2026-05-17
Received with thanks from _______________, the sum of ₹ ₹5,000.
Towards: Advance towards services
Mode: Cash
In words: Five Thousand Rupees Only
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Cash / Money Receipt Generator
Issue a clear, numbered receipt for any payment received — rent, advance, donation, repayment, freelance fee. ₹1 revenue stamp required for cash receipts above ₹5,000.
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How it works
Fill in payer, payee, amount, date, mode (cash, UPI, cheque) and a brief description. We auto-convert the figure into Indian-format words (“Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Only”) and reserve space for the ₹1 revenue stamp on the bottom right. The PDF is generated entirely in your browser via pdf-lib — no payment or PII data leaves the device.
Worked example
A landlord in Andheri collecting ₹28,000 rent in cash issues Receipt #2025-08-014 to the tenant. Under the Indian Stamp Act 1899, any cash receipt above ₹5,000 must carry a ₹1 revenue stamp signed across — this becomes the tenant's HRA proof for tax filing. Without the stamp the receipt is admissible but the issuer is liable for stamp duty deficit.
When to use this
- Landlords issuing monthly rent receipts to salaried tenants for HRA exemption
- NGOs and trusts acknowledging donations under section 80G
- Freelancers and small businesses recording advances or part payments
- Loan repayments between individuals where a written acknowledgement is needed
See our guide to Indian cash receipt format for stamp duty and signing rules, or check the HRA exemption calculator if you specifically need to size your tax claim.
FAQ
Do I need a revenue stamp on cash receipts?
Yes — Schedule I, Article 53 of the Indian Stamp Act: cash receipts above ₹5,000 must be stamped with a ₹1 revenue stamp. UPI / bank transfer receipts do not need a revenue stamp.
Are cash transactions above ₹2 lakh allowed?
No — Section 269ST of the Income Tax Act prohibits receiving ₹2 lakh or more in cash from a single person in a day or for a single transaction. Penalty under Section 271DA is equal to the amount received.
Is a numbered receipt mandatory?
Best practice. For GST-registered suppliers, advances received against future supply must be receipted and reported in GSTR-1. Keep a continuous serial — gaps trigger questions during audit.