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.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation
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.