Where do I enter what I payed for rent this past year ?

[Mike9241]

Nowhere for federal. you might get some state tax credit or deduction so that would be entered when you get to the state section. 

[xmasbaby0]

There is not a rent deduction or credit on your Federal return.  If your state has anything for renters you will be prompted to enter your rent info when you complete your state return.  As far as I know, the states that have anything for rent are Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.