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    Maximum limit of deduction in respect of rent paid u/s BOCG of Income Tax Act, 1961 for F.Y. 2021-22 is _________.
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    Maximum limit of deduction in respect of rent paid u/s BOCG of Income Tax Act, 1961 for F.Y. 2021-22 is _________.

    A.

    5,000

    B.

    50,000

    C.

    5,00,000

    D.

    500

    Correct option is A

    Correct Answer:

    (a) ₹5,000

    Explanation:

    Under Section 80GG of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the deduction for rent paid is subject to the lower of the following:

    Since the maximum limit per month is ₹5,000, the correct answer is (a) ₹5,000.

    1. ₹5,000 per month (i.e., ₹60,000 annually).
    2. 25% of total income (excluding capital gains and deductions under 80C to 80U).
    3. Actual rent paid minus 10% of total income.

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