In a bid to encourage the social contributions of the citizen governments give tax exemption for philanthropists who give away monetary wealth to the needy.
There are several governments and non governments organizations who work for the upliftment of the underprivileged, making contributions to them will get you tax exemption under section 80 G. The claim can be made over the money which is donated.
Any individual or business firms, regardless of their source of income can make contributions and claim exemption.
Condition for making a claim under section 80 G
In order to make a claim the donor has to provide a proof in terms of a receipt. Amy materialistic donation such as food and medicine provided cannot be stated for a claim. A stamped receipt by the trust alone is considered for exemption which has to be submitted while filling income tax returns.
The receipt provided should have the following details
The name of the trust
Address of the trust
Name of the donor
Amount donated (mentioned in words and figures)
Registration number of the trust as provided by the income tax department
Limit for deduction under section 80 G
The limit for deduction over the amount donated depends upon the type of institution to which donation is made. In certain cases 100 percent deduction is possible while in certain institutions only 50 percent deduction is applicable.
Donations to the following institutions is applicable for 100 percent deductions.
National defense fund set by the central government
National Foundation for Communal Harmony
Prime Minister’s Armenia Earth Quake relief fund
Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund
Zila Saksharta set by any district
National Blood Transfusion council
National illness assistance fund
National cultural fund
Fund for technology development and application development
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s cyclone relief fund
Any fund set by the state government to provide medical fund for the poor.
National sports fund set by the central government
Chief Minister’s relief fund or the Lieutenant governor’s relief fund
Army central welfare fund or Air Force central welfare fund or Indian Naval Benevolent fund
Maharashtra State government’s earth quake relief fund
Donations eligible for 50 percent deduction
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial fund
Prime Minister’s Drought Relief fund
National Children’s fund
Indira Gandhi Memorial fund
Rajiv Gandhi foundation
Sub sections under section 80 G
Section 80GGA: Under section any donations made to scientific or research development are applicable for 100 percent tax deduction provided it’s given by tax payers with no business income.
Section 80 GGC: 100 percent tax deduction towards donation made to political party or an electoral trust.
Trust claiming tax exemption under section 10
Under section trusts and institutions dedicated for working towards scientific and rural areas are eligible for tax exemption
Under section 11
Under section 11 income derived from property owned by the trust will not be included for total income.
Requirements to obtain 80 G
NGO should not have any income which does not come under exception. If the organization has any income through business the records for the same have to be maintained separately.
They should maintain receipts and bills of all expenditures.
Trustees and the governing members should not draw any unaccounted money for their purposes through the funds.
The organization should be properly registered under the societies registration act 1860 Indian trusts act 1882.
The organization should not work for the benefit of any particular caste or religion
The funds should not be spent for any other purpose other than the charitable objectives mentioned in the trust deed.
How to register for 80 G certificate
Here are the following steps one has to follow while registering for the certificate:
Dully filled 10 G registration form
Registration certificate and trust deed
NOC from landlord in case the property does not belong to the trustee
Copy of PAN card of the organization
Bills and receipts such as those of house rent or water bill.
Proof of welfare activities carried out since the inception of the organization
Fraud
There are trusts which are not registered in accordance with the government rules. Donations made to these entities are not eligible for tax exemptions.
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