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Why does India's section 80GG matter mainly for renters outside the HRA lane instead of acting like a second rent deduction for everyone?
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People in India often hear that rent can produce tax relief and then assume section 80GG is just another housing deduction they should add on top. Please explain why the section is narrower than that, why it is aimed at people without the HRA route, and why Form 10BA makes the claim more formal than many casual summaries admit.
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