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kaushik
Mar 26, 2010, 05:36 PM
Hi,

Can one deduct house rent paid as a tenant in principal place of residence in itemized deductions (schedule A) of 1040 federal tax return form?

Please let me know at the earliest.

Thank you,

Kaushik

ScottGem
Mar 26, 2010, 06:41 PM
Rent is not a deductible item.

kaushik
Mar 26, 2010, 07:10 PM
Thank you!