House Rent paid- where to show in ITR 1

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Anand Kumar (Querist)
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21 May 2017 Hi, Just was filing my ITR-1, wanted to know where need to show Rent portion paid by me? As it was not showing by employer. As i am paying, 8000 rent Per month. Need your valuable suggestion, where need to show rent paid by me. Regards, Anand

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21 May 2017 the computation of HRA will reflect your rent paid amount

Anand Kumar

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21 May 2017 Thank you so much sir, as i am consultant, and they are not giving HRA, can i show my rent under 80GG, and do i need to file Form 10BA

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Anand Kumar

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22 May 2017 Dear sir, request you to please suggest and oblige me. Anand

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28 July 2024 If you're a consultant and not receiving HRA from your employer but are paying rent, you can claim a deduction under Section 80GG for rent paid. Here's how to handle this situation in your Income Tax Return (ITR-1):

### **1. Claiming Rent Paid Under Section 80GG**

Section 80GG provides a deduction for rent paid when HRA is not received. Here’s how to claim it:

**Eligibility Criteria for Section 80GG**:
- You must be paying rent for residential accommodation.
- You should not be receiving HRA.
- You or your spouse or minor child should not own any residential accommodation at the place of employment.
- You must fulfill other conditions related to income and rent payment.

**Deduction Limit**:
- The maximum deduction under Section 80GG is ₹5,000 per month or 25% of the total income, whichever is lower.

**Filing Form 10BA**:
- To claim a deduction under Section 80GG, you need to file Form 10BA, which is a declaration that you are paying rent and fulfilling the conditions for claiming the deduction.

### **Steps to Show Rent Paid in ITR-1**

1. **Fill Out Section 80GG in ITR-1**:
- In the ITR-1 form, go to the section where you can claim deductions under Chapter VI-A. This is typically in the “Deductions” section of the form.
- Enter the amount of rent paid and claim the deduction under Section 80GG.

2. **Complete Form 10BA**:
- Download Form 10BA from the Income Tax website.
- Fill out the form with details of the rent paid, the address of the rented property, and other relevant information.
- Submit the completed Form 10BA along with your ITR or keep it ready to be submitted if asked for during assessment.

### **Filling ITR-1**:

1. **Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing Portal**:
- Access the e-filing portal where you file your tax returns.

2. **Choose ITR-1 Form**:
- Select the ITR-1 form for individuals.

3. **Complete the Personal Information Section**:
- Fill in all necessary personal details.

4. **Income Details**:
- Enter income details from your consulting work.

5. **Claim Deductions**:
- In the deductions section, enter the amount you wish to claim under Section 80GG.

6. **Verify and Submit**:
- Review all the details carefully and submit your ITR.

### **Summary**

- **Show Rent Paid**: Claim the deduction for rent paid under Section 80GG in the relevant section of ITR-1.
- **File Form 10BA**: Complete and submit Form 10BA as a declaration to support your claim under Section 80GG.

By following these steps, you can claim a deduction for the rent you pay even if you do not receive HRA from your employer. Ensure all information is accurate and complete to avoid any issues during assessment.