Topic: HRA is not included in my Salary breakup, can claim deduction for the rental payment I make?

I don’t get HRA as a part of by salary breakup, however I pay a rent of Rs.4,000 p.m. As I am not receiving HRA is there a way where I can claim deduction for the rental payment.

Well the good news is, even if you are not in receipt of HRA from your employer or you are self employed, you can still claim deduction for rent paid under section 80GG.

Amount of deduction shall be the least of the following:

(i) Rent paid - 10% of Gross Total Income reduced by capital gains and other deductions if any.
(ii) 25% of the Adjusted Gross Total Income
(iii) Rs. 2,000 per month.

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