{"id":32507,"date":"2024-09-05T19:07:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T13:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/?p=32507"},"modified":"2024-09-05T19:14:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T13:44:42","slug":"understanding-section-80gg-tax-deduction-for-house-rent-paid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kuvera.in\/blog\/understanding-section-80gg-tax-deduction-for-house-rent-paid\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding section 80GG: Tax Deduction for House Rent Paid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you filing tax returns? wanting to learn about the Section 80GG deduction? You have come to the right place. Here is all you need to know about the 80GG deduction before you file your tax returns.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alfred E. Neuman quoted as saying, ‘Today, it takes more brains and effort to fill out the income tax form than it does to earn the income.’ Understanding different tax forms is crucial for reducing their imposition burden. For instance, Section 80GG of the Indian Income Tax Act allows for a rent deduction if you don’t receive House Rent Allowance (HRA) but still pay rent, subject to specific conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conditions to claim Section 80GG deduction<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Here are some of the top factors to consider before claiming Section 80GG deductions<\/p>\n

Obtaining HRA<\/b><\/h3>\n

As a salaried individual, you should not be receiving HRA as part of salary.<\/span> \u00a0On the other hand, if you are a self-employed person then also you can avail its benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rent paid<\/b><\/h3>\n

Primarily, you will be able to seek the benefit of section 80GG deduction only if you are paying rent for an accommodation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Individual or HUF<\/b><\/h3>\n

The 80GG deduction is available to individuals or Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs). If you are a taxpayer belonging to an HUF, the HUF should not own your home, place of employment, place of business, or place of profession.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Residential status<\/b><\/h3>\n

To claim the benefit, you must be either self-employed or salaried and should not own any residential property in the city where you live and work. Additionally, neither you, your spouse, nor your minor child should own property in the area where you live, work, or conduct business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Filing of declaration<\/b><\/h3>\n

Also, you need to file Form 10BA to claim this deduction, declaring that you do not own any property in the city you reside in and that you are paying rent.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How does section 80GG deduction work?<\/h2>\n

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Let us understand the application of Section 80GG deduction with the help of following example:<\/span><\/p>\n

Deduction Amount:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Section 80GG deduction amount is the least of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n