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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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