Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 offers tax deductions to the charitable trust as well as the associated donor, provided the NGO is registered under the Act. You can avail the deduction by presenting the receipt of the donation made to the concern NGO.

The deduction can be claimed up to a maximum of 50% or 100% of the donated amount, depending on the institution or fund to which the donation has been made

The donation should be made in any mode of payment other than cash if it exceeds Rs. 2,000

The maximum limit for deduction depends on the category of donation. In some cases, the maximum limit for the deduction is not set; while in some others, 80G deductions can be claimed up to a limit of 10% of the adjusted gross total income of the donor.

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NRI (Non-Resident Indian) donors, who are Indian citizens holding an Indian passport, are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Don’t forget to mention your Indian PAN Card Number on the online donation form to avail the tax benefits.

The receipt of donations. Photocopies of 80G Certificate. Registration number of the charitable trust.

Yes, you can claim a deduction under Section 80G through your employer. For that, you will need a certificate from your employer stating that such a donation has been made from your salary.