Section 80gg query urgent ITR 1

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This discussion addresses a query regarding claiming rent deduction under Section 80GG in ITR 1. The user entered their total annual rent paid (Rs 84,000) but the system automatically capped the deduction at Rs 60,000. The calculated eligible deduction is actually Rs 59,255. The advice provided is to enter the calculated eligible amount (Rs 59,255) in the 'rent paid' field within ITR 1 to ensure the correct deduction is claimed.

CA Parul Saxena

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25 July 2023 Rent paid total is Rs84000 in a year while calculating deduction u/s 80gg rent paid amount is asked i enter 84000 and it automatically takes deduction as Rs.60000/-
My question is while computing the amount of deduction comes to Rs.59255/- (Rent lesss 10% of adjusted total income).
How to claim it in ITR1 as i enter rent paid amount as Rs.84000 it automatically considers Rs.60000/-