Reps. Landsman and Kean Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create $4,000 Tax Deduction for Renters
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 10277 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10277 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Homeowners aren't directly affected since this deduction only applies to rent on a primary residence. However, the policy somewhat closes the gap between the tax benefits homeowners enjoy through mortgage interest deductions and the lack of any equivalent for renters. This could slightly reduce the relative tax advantage of homeownership.
“the term `qualified rent expenses' means, with respect to a taxable year, amounts paid or incurred to lease the primary residence of the taxpayer during the taxable year.”
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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U.S. Reps. Tom Kean Jr. and Greg Landsman introduced the Tax Relief for Renters Act, which would allow eligible renters to claim a personal income tax deduction of up to $4,000 annually for rent paid on their primary residence. The bill targets households earning under $125,000 for joint filers.
Representatives Greg Landsman and Tom Kean Jr. introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a federal tax deduction for rent payments. The bill aims to provide relief to 22 million rent-burdened households by allowing a deduction of up to $4,000 per year for those under certain income limits.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Tax Relief for Renters Act of 2026
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