Simplified Rent Deduction Mechanism for Non-HRA Assessees : Clause 134 of the Income Tax Bill, 2025 Vs. Section 80GG of the Income-tax Act, 1961

Rent deduction for non-HRA assessees clarifies eligibility, computation limits, ownership exclusions and rule made procedural conditions.

Clause 134 grants a deduction for rent paid by individuals for residential accommodation occupied as their own residence, allowable only for rent exceeding 10% of total income and capped at the lower of a prescribed monthly ceiling or 25% of total income, with percentages computed on total income before this deduction. The clause excludes assessees who own residential accommodation at the relevant place or who fall within a specified schedule entry, and authorises rule making for additional conditions and procedural requirements to enable verification and prevent double benefit.