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Tax Relief for Renters Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7768| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2026
Greg Landsman

Greg Landsman

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a new federal tax deduction for amounts paid as rent for a taxpayer's primary residence. It aims to provide tax relief for renters by allowing them to deduct a portion of their annual rent expenses, specifically one-twelfth of qualified rent expenses. The deduction is subject to an annual cap of $4,000 per individual. Eligibility for this deduction is restricted by income limitations , with adjusted gross income thresholds varying by filing status, such as $75,000 for single filers and $125,000 for joint filers. These dollar amounts will be adjusted for inflation in future years, starting after 2027. Importantly, this deduction is available to both itemizers and non-itemizers , making it accessible to a broader range of taxpayers, and will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10277
Tax Relief for Renters Act of 2024
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10277
    Tax Relief for Renters Act of 2024


  • March 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Tax Relief for Renters Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7768| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2026
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a new federal tax deduction for amounts paid as rent for a taxpayer's primary residence. It aims to provide tax relief for renters by allowing them to deduct a portion of their annual rent expenses, specifically one-twelfth of qualified rent expenses. The deduction is subject to an annual cap of $4,000 per individual. Eligibility for this deduction is restricted by income limitations , with adjusted gross income thresholds varying by filing status, such as $75,000 for single filers and $125,000 for joint filers. These dollar amounts will be adjusted for inflation in future years, starting after 2027. Importantly, this deduction is available to both itemizers and non-itemizers , making it accessible to a broader range of taxpayers, and will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10277
Tax Relief for Renters Act of 2024
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10277
    Tax Relief for Renters Act of 2024


  • March 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Greg Landsman

Greg Landsman

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted